plausible

Example Sentences

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This time, with more than a half dozen plausible candidates and no obvious path to victory for any one, it’s every man and woman for themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

It simply chooses the most plausible word to follow the previous one, based on preset parameters and the vast quantities of information it has been trained on.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

It's also entirely plausible nothing like Kent will happen again.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The chance of making money always seems plausible because few people focus on the hurdles that must be leapt for it to happen.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Hey, Katie, I meant to—” I started, but she cut me off before I could come up with plausible and inoffensive reasons why I’d ignored her all weekend.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen