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
Still, Trump’s unpredictability and love for dramatic posturing make a reset in U.S.-China relations plausible.
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David Bach, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
The Rangers and Canucks obviously haven’t found a perfect match for both sides just yet, but the more recent deal may be a more plausible framework.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The more plausible explanation is that stowaways gain access to airplane wheel wells at foreign airports, with their bodies only discovered at domestic airports.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
As efforts to achieve QC accelerate, the prospect of a singularity grows increasingly plausible.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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David Bach, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
The Rangers and Canucks obviously haven’t found a perfect match for both sides just yet, but the more recent deal may be a more plausible framework.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The more plausible explanation is that stowaways gain access to airplane wheel wells at foreign airports, with their bodies only discovered at domestic airports.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
As efforts to achieve QC accelerate, the prospect of a singularity grows increasingly plausible.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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Lanier said Wednesday that there have been no credible threats in New Orleans since the January attack.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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There have also been no credible news reports covering the post in question as legitimate.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Nikola Vučević Trading center Nikola Vučević is the most probable move of the deadline for the Bulls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern, Liverpool and Real Madrid are seen as the most probable destinations, while Manchester United showed some interest during the previous market.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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During a House hearing in April, Change Healthcare admitted that the breach was made possible due to inadequate security measures, specifically the absence of two-factor authentication to protect its systems.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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As a Yang Earth sign, the Dog has the patience to take it one small step at a time, but quantum leaps are also possible!—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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And, in each of the film’s most compelling scenes, also a plea: to save them.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Gates offers an incredibly compelling premise, shedding light on the scale of military propaganda in the United States, but in taking on so much, her film ends up not saying enough.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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