generable

adjective

Definition of generablenext
as in plausible

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generable
  1. plausible
  2. potential
  3. possible
  4. conceivable
  5. imaginable
  6. probable
Adjective
  • Still, many sleep researchers have offered their own plausible theories to explain hypnic jerks.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Yet, any behavioral impacts of these chemicals are summarily disavowed when there is plausible causal relationship that has been well-studied in mammals.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of plausible
Adjective
  • The process of reconstructing the incident and identifying potential causes will take time, officials said at a Wednesday morning press conference.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • For months, the Police Department has discussed a potential pilot program in which police would retain custody of arrestees and the city would conduct virtual magistration hearings.
    Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of potential
Adjective
  • During the trial, concerns are raised about his long hair, requiring parental consent for a possible haircut.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Unlike those painters, however, Mathieson had to create his images on location with an army of collaborators and the challenge of crafting beautiful images when Scott’s preference is to shoot with as many cameras as possible — something Mathieson says makes lighting exponentially more difficult.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • Israel has violated all conceivable and inconceivable international agreements.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Oct. 2024
  • By 2001, the actor had been a star for over three decades and the subject of every conceivable kind of press coverage.
    Chris Stanton, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of conceivable
Adjective
  • Enter the Neiman Marcus Holiday Book, a classic guide to the most luxurious festive shopping imaginable.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The cop plotline was bad and it was resolved in the most convenient, ridiculous way imaginable.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of imaginable
Adjective
  • More news: Yankees Make Final Pleas to Juan Soto After Game 5 Loss In what amounted to a one-season audition in his free agent walk year, Soto led the American League in runs scored batting ahead of Judge, the probable AL MVP.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Second, Schipper said, the probable trifecta of controlling the presidency and both chambers of Congress further increases the likelihood that Trump can enact his fiscal agenda.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of probable
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genera

generable

general

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