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 Thin Line Self-government implies a plausible connection between the governing and the governed—an authentic dialogue that allows for dispute and informs deliberation.
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Penny Abeywardena, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Conclave’s third-rail subject matter — a late-stage twist is especially likely to rattle some Catholic moviegoers — meant independent financing was the only plausible route.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
The onslaught by the Israel Defense Forces shows no sign of slowing, even months after the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) warning of plausible risk of genocide made headline news.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Around 2017, with these kinds of artists in place and drawing upon my training as an art historian, Dial seemed plausible and deeply exciting.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Penny Abeywardena, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Conclave’s third-rail subject matter — a late-stage twist is especially likely to rattle some Catholic moviegoers — meant independent financing was the only plausible route.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
The onslaught by the Israel Defense Forces shows no sign of slowing, even months after the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) warning of plausible risk of genocide made headline news.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Around 2017, with these kinds of artists in place and drawing upon my training as an art historian, Dial seemed plausible and deeply exciting.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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To date there is no credible evidence that a single individual has died from starvation as a result of Israeli actions, let alone from a deliberate policy to intentionally starve civilians.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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Trump could also take executive action to direct agencies to cut as many unnecessary steps as possible and to simplify their processes.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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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
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While many Arduino components are available individually, there is a compelling argument for buying additional starter kits, even for those people who have gained some experience.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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In fact, for many business owners, especially those looking to maintain control and profitability, there are compelling reasons to explore alternatives.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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