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
The rush by big tech, encouraged by government, to censor dissenting views that turned out to be plausible and likely correct, is just one example of what inevitably goes wrong in attempting to shut down misinformation.
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Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
The idea that men in positions of high authority will be tempted, or even fated, to unsheathe a nasty edge is a conceit that, in Hackman’s hands, became all too plausible.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
With the six-man rotation no longer in play for Opening Day the Red Sox have three bullpen jobs up for grabs, and there are probably seven or eight guys with a plausible path for a spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
So, the only two plausible options are to extend Moton’s contract or leave it alone and take the massive cap hit for one more season.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
The idea that men in positions of high authority will be tempted, or even fated, to unsheathe a nasty edge is a conceit that, in Hackman’s hands, became all too plausible.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
With the six-man rotation no longer in play for Opening Day the Red Sox have three bullpen jobs up for grabs, and there are probably seven or eight guys with a plausible path for a spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
So, the only two plausible options are to extend Moton’s contract or leave it alone and take the massive cap hit for one more season.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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Without fair elections, an honest media environment and a credible opposition, voters can’t correct their country’s course at the ballot box, providing competitive authoritarian regimes little incentive to do anything but enrich themselves.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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But in time, other countries—perhaps Germany itself—might feel the need if a credible European deterrent is not established quickly, experts say.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Another probable place to lay blame is the social media companies that draw kids in, memorizing their patterns through algorithms to keep them viewing and engaged.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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Friday Rockies probable pitchers: LHP Kyle Freeland, RHP Antonio Senzatela, RHP Angel Chivilli, RHP Diego Castillo, LHP Evan Justice, LHP Jack O’Loughlin.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
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He has been floated as a possible presidential candidate in 2028.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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As much as possible, the most elemental steps are to be surfaced, and then they can each be separately resolved.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Danish remains optimistic about potential Broadway interest, his current focus is on delivering a compelling and authentic portrayal at New World Stages.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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