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Definitions

alibi

[al-uh-bahy] / ˈæl əˌbaɪ /
NOUN
defense against charges of wrongdoing; evidence of absence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excuse justification pretext
STRONG
account affirmation allegation answer assertion assurance avowal case cover declaration explanation plea profession proof reason reply retort stall statement vindication
WEAK
airtight case cop-out fish story song and dance
Antonyms
STRONG
denial question request

Example Sentences

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Most surprising was the dialogue between Lee and the advanced OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT about how to create an alibi for Perpétuo’s injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Carr later admitted to police she was, in fact, in Lincolnshire so could not provide an alibi for Huntley.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

They said Stephen McCullagh, 36, initially "pedalled the live stream as an alibi" but the court heard he later admitted to police that it had been pre-recorded days before.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The programme has also discovered that the police were aware of this potential alibi at the time.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

My pulse quickens as I make up an alibi.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.