plausibly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausibly
Adverb
  • That decision was conceivably influenced by the presence of Baumgartner, then NCATA president and athletic director at Santa Clara University, who held a seat on the D-I council at the time.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
  • Both could conceivably take PSG to extra time and/or PKs, where anything could happen.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Adverb
  • The path forward requires technology that is scientifically valid and practically useful, delivering solutions that provide meaningful insights without the complexity of traditional research-grade equipment.
    Thorsten Zander, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Hypersonic glide missiles could elude defense systems before striking their targets with practically no warning, while smaller, low-yield nukes threaten to blur the lines between conventional and nuclear warfare, making all-out war more likely.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Adverb
  • Other than Sam in week one, Jess and Spencer have yet to be tested and seem as solid as a couple could possibly be.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 July 2025
  • The 2025 season could not possibly have gotten off to a worse start.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
  • Erdogan's popularity has waned despite (or perhaps because of) his draconian measures.
    Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Urban pedestrian safety is perhaps the most pressing problem facing modern cities worldwide.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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“Plausibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausibly. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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