as in credible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
it's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species
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Recent Examples of plausible
Beauman’s world-building cleverly balances the probably hyperbolic and the eerily plausible.
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Tessa Yang, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In theory, Barca sporting director Deco could have money to spend this summer, and €80million for Anthony Gordon and over €100m for Julian Alvarez does look plausible, especially as some players are leaving.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Hubbard receiving 60% of the share, while Brooks (and possibly Etienne) take the rest of the touches would be a plausible scenario based on head coach Dave Canales’ previous running back rotations.
—Mike Kaye
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Astronauts were typically on board for these tests, so the idea that people would be on the shuttle during a flight readiness firing is plausible.
—Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
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Tessa Yang, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In theory, Barca sporting director Deco could have money to spend this summer, and €80million for Anthony Gordon and over €100m for Julian Alvarez does look plausible, especially as some players are leaving.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Hubbard receiving 60% of the share, while Brooks (and possibly Etienne) take the rest of the touches would be a plausible scenario based on head coach Dave Canales’ previous running back rotations.
—Mike Kaye
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Astronauts were typically on board for these tests, so the idea that people would be on the shuttle during a flight readiness firing is plausible.
—Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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The emphasis in Panama, however, centered less on exact dates than on forcing a credible electoral calendar into the public debate.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Before Chula Vista grants land on generous terms, the public should see a credible financial model.—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are probable.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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That outcome looks highly probable, with a deep bench of performers in the hunt, among them Patrick Ball, Sepideh Moafi, Taylor Dearden and Shawn Hatosy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Australia’s west and east coasts offer two distinctly different, yet equally compelling, coastal experiences.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The humor resulting from the combination of apparent authenticity, slick social media editing and a compelling mission has prompted speculation among onlookers about the band's true origin.—
Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos DeGruccio,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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