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Recent Examples of contestable
Dupont took an Italian tap back from a contestable kick and chipped for Bielle-Biarrey to claim the first try in the fourth minute, his fourth try this month, and 24th try in 25 tests.
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ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In part, the President has used the term like every other politician does—to automatize the righteousness of contestable claims.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In part, the President has used the term like every other politician does—to automatize the righteousness of contestable claims.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestable
Adjective
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Some content creators are compensated, and this also creates problematic incentives in the system.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s not just problematic for poorer communities but also for affluent suburbs like Cheshire that get sparse state funding.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 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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Vásquez has arguably become the Padres’ most reliable starting pitcher – if that is even arguable.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fans became obsessed with the unique dynamic between Rick and Chelsea in season 3 of White Lotus and though their relationship status is arguable, the chemistry between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins was undeniable.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 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
Adjective
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Technically, the union’s board of directors has sole authority to approve changes to the health plan, but the studio deal makes that a moot point since the money is contingent on the board doing so.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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This could be a moot point if both players are off the board.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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
Cite this Entry
“Contestable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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