as in questionable
open to question or dispute
frankly, it's arguable whether you deserve the promotion
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Recent Examples of arguable
The reasons for this state of affairs were complicated and no doubt arguable.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
What’s not arguable is that Burrows should get an Oscar for finding Viggo Mortensen to take over Aragorn with a quickness.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
Its arguable defining moment so far came in a tense interview with Representative Ritchie Torres, one of the Democratic Party’s most ardent defenders of Israel.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
While arguable, the biggest debate comes down to the sides.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
What’s not arguable is that Burrows should get an Oscar for finding Viggo Mortensen to take over Aragorn with a quickness.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
Its arguable defining moment so far came in a tense interview with Representative Ritchie Torres, one of the Democratic Party’s most ardent defenders of Israel.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
While arguable, the biggest debate comes down to the sides.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said before tipoff Sunday that the team was prepared to play with or without Wembanyama, who was listed as questionable going into the game.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preemptive strikes are a very questionable tactic unless the evidence of necessity is overwhelming.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet if Mars’ execution is nearly impossible to criticize, his choices as curator of the evening are more debatable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some have pointed to a 1980 precedent holding that the motion to enter executive session for a discharge vote is non-debatable — meaning Thune could get Warsh into the room without a cloture vote.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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