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Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

1. plausible (vs. implausible), arguable, glib, pat, slick, credible#1, believable
usage: apparently reasonable and valid
2. probable (vs. improbable), likely, plausible, presumed(prenominal), presumptive, verisimilar, equiprobable
usage: likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
3. likely, plausible, credible (vs. incredible), believable
usage: within the realm of credibility; "not a very likely excuse"; "a plausible story"
4. credible, plausible, convincing (vs. unconvincing)
usage: appearing to merit belief or acceptance; "a credible witness"; "a plausible story"
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