PLAUSIBLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

plausible

adjective

ˈplȯ-zə-bəl

Definition of plausible

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 In April, The Athletic reported that a move by United for Baleba was highly plausible, with expectations that the fee would be much lower. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 That’s a pretty specific number; the intelligence community almost never issues such precise figures, instead offering ranges of plausible guesses. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 Based on the current fill-in rotation, Isola and Mina Kimes would be among the most plausible candidates. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The investigative reporter who previously reignited worries worldwide about nuclear war has this time unfurled a terrifyingly plausible scenario in which weaponized pathogens quickly wipe out humanity. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

While independence allows central bankers to make decisions without short-term political interference from presidents wanting to juice the economy, credible external scrutiny helps provide the democratic legitimacy for that independence.

— Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
The difference is that EB-1A rewards objective distinction, while NIW rewards a persuasive national-interest case tied to a credible plan.

— Lorraine D'Alessio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

That description equally well applies to our probable timeline on this planet, the way things are progressing.

— Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
The more probable future is a heterogeneous computing environment where classical high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum processors collaborate.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of probable

Adjective

Sunlight Place the plant in a sunny window, south-facing if possible, and give it four to six hours of sunlight each day.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Carley Garner, a commodity market strategist and broker at DeCarley Trading, said smaller futures and oil ETFs such as the United States Oil Fund (ticker USO) have made speculation possible for traders at almost any level of experience or funding.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

How widespread those changes will be is a compelling question.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
This involves understanding and speaking the client's language, translating complex technology into tangible business outcomes, and delivering compelling presentations.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026