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Recent Examples of unplausible
Others, though, found the entire concept totally unplausible and wished the show stayed true to its psychological thriller premise rather than introducing fantasy elements in its final moments.
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Neha Prakash, Marie Claire, 19 Feb. 2021
Neha Prakash, Marie Claire, 19 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplausible
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The worst moment came a few moments later, when Matt Leinart completed an improbable pass on fourth down.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The latest improbable yet inescapable sequel series premieres 21 years after Dexter first emerged, and like most Floridians who just reached legal drinking age, there’s nothing sober about it.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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Identifying these potential crises—the likely and the implausible—is a necessary starting point for any business leader looking to strengthen their crisis communications plan.—
Nicole Tidei,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Some of the more implausible and disputed theories posit that the flight was part of a secret spy mission, that Earhart assumed another identity or that Earhart and Noonan were captured by a foreign government.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Getting a statue, that’s unbelievable, that’s so cool.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The groundbreaking nonfiction audio docudrama explores the unbelievable true story of the man whose name became synonymous with financial fraud.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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So worst-case would be a fifth-place finish, which is unlikely.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Trump is unlikely to allow India’s policy toward Ukraine to determine the future of a U.S.-India deal or a thaw in trade tensions, for example, and likewise with China.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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It’s been an incredible year for gaming in just the first six months, with the release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (93), Blue Prince (92), Split Fiction (91) and Death Stranding 2 (89).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Thomas, Scheffler, DeChambeau, McIlroy and Koepka are seen throughout the movie, participating in Gilmore’s ridiculous training sessions and eventually battling an antagonistic group of golfers from the fictional Maxi professional golf league.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 July 2025
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These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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Junior lawyers are increasingly using AI tools as a stopgap under pressure to meet impossible deadlines.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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The neutral cushions are bleach-cleanable and nearly impossible to stain.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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From the vantage point of 2025, this appears as absurd as suggesting that women’s soccer matches should be 70 minutes instead of 90, the same as in the men’s game.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The French super powerhouse has taken teams part since winning the UEFA Champions League crown on May 24, outscoring its foes by an absurd 21-1 margin.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Unplausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplausible. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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