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for the birds

ADJECTIVE
implausible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dubious farfetched flimsy impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unbelievable unconvincing unreasonable
WEAK
doubtful far-out fishy full of holes obscure problematic puzzling reachy suspect thin too much unsubstantial weak won't hold water won't wash
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believable convincing credible likely plausible possible realistic reasonable tenable
ADJECTIVE
unbelievable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astonishing implausible impossible improbable inconceivable incredible outlandish preposterous too much unimaginable unthinkable
WEAK
beyond belief cockamamie cockeyed doubtful dubious far-fetched fishy flaky flimsy full of holes harebrained incogitable kooky lamebrained open to doubt past belief phony questionable reaching scatterbrained screwy staggering suspect thick thin unconvincing unsubstantial weak won't hold water won't wash
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believable conceivable credible imaginable likely plausible possible reasonable tenable
WEAK
real
ADJECTIVE
unconceivable
Synonyms
WEAK
doubtful dubious far-out farfetched fishy flimsy full of holes impossible improbable inconceivable incredible obscure problematic puzzling reachy shaky suspect thin too much unbelievable unconvincing unreasonable unsubstantial weak won't hold water won't wash
ADJECTIVE
unsatisfactory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deficient disappointing distressing mediocre regrettable unacceptable unsuitable
WEAK
amiss bad damaged disconcerting displeasing disquieting disturbing junky lame no good not good enough not up to par offensive poor rotten sad schlocky second thin undesirable unwelcome unworthy upsetting vexing weak wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
satisfactory suitable
WEAK
OK acceptable adequate sufficient

Example Sentences

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Shortly after, a pair of eagles nested on the north side, bolstering Big Bear Valley’s role as vital habitat for the birds of prey.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

As for the birds, we have no advice.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

One major factor in this decline is competition with local fisheries that catch sardines and anchovies, which are essential prey for the birds.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

"They formed the basis for many of these habitats, in terms of food for the birds or for smaller mammals, or even the lizards that we find up there," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

“Falconers working for the birds of prey, not the birds of prey working for falconers.”

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George