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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Carl Peters said the no-single-entry policy after 21:00 had been in place since the opening of Alibi in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in 2022.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Alibi East in Pomona and Solita in Santa Ana have kept the tradition of Latin drag alive, but it still exists in the margins of L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023

For Kevin Drake, a co-owner of Tahoe’s Alibi Ale Works, challenges included both the loss of weekend business and infrastructure difficulties.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Years ago, the Alibi Breakfast gave owners and trainers the opportunity to boast about their horses and provide cheeky reasons why they might not win.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2022

Alibi, Alibi, is all I could think of.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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