survivable

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Recent Examples of survivable Two fatalities from sepsis, generally survivable with treatment. Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Being wrong is survivable when errors remain localized and unfold slowly. Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026 Lindsey Vonn has spent two decades proving the fastest line in downhill skiing is usually the one that looks least survivable on replay. The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026 By using such drones, the Army's Apache forces will be more survivable because the drones will be able to soak up defense attacks and protect the valuable pilots. New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
  • After days of being displaced, Kluczynsky was able to move back into his house on Friday, thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers who had been working around the clock to restore it to a livable condition.
    Terrance Friday, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Add cozy furniture and decor to make your patio feel inviting and livable.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The new seat design comes alongside other innovations that could make economy air travel more bearable.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
  • With all that in mind, San Joaquin County officials are trying to at least make super-commutes more bearable.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Smoothies can also be a good way to get in fruits and vegetables in a tolerable way.
    Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, many Korean exfoliators are designed to be more tolerable and easier to use consistently, which can translate into better long-term results for a lot of people.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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