as in accessible
capable of being understood
with understandable pain and anger, the victim's family lashed out at the convicted murderer
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Recent Examples of understandable
Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
It is often discussed in terms of leverage, supply and pricing — understandable, given its role in the global economy.
—Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Luria’s skepticism is understandable.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Other past lives included stints as the Nova-Park Gotham Hotel and Hotel Maxim’s de Paris—understandable, given the inarguable Beaux-Arts opulence to the Landmark building, with its limestone carvings, copper cornices, and Doric columns.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Britain remained out of that war, for understandable reasons.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In many ways, the focus on Alzheimer’s disease is understandable.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking debate over whether the moment was in poor taste or an understandable response amid the chaos of the evacuation.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
It is often discussed in terms of leverage, supply and pricing — understandable, given its role in the global economy.
—Atom Ariola, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Luria’s skepticism is understandable.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Other past lives included stints as the Nova-Park Gotham Hotel and Hotel Maxim’s de Paris—understandable, given the inarguable Beaux-Arts opulence to the Landmark building, with its limestone carvings, copper cornices, and Doric columns.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Britain remained out of that war, for understandable reasons.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In many ways, the focus on Alzheimer’s disease is understandable.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking debate over whether the moment was in poor taste or an understandable response amid the chaos of the evacuation.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understandable
Adjective
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Developed from firsthand experience in emergency response, its mission is to make critical information, such as utility shutoffs, appliance details, and maintenance records, accessible and shareable among those who rely on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant who is passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education and programming.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chess can seem abstruse and forbidding to the uninitiated, but Himelfarb’s account of it is as readable and comprehensible as any more familiar sports story—or, for that matter, any narrative in which a bunch of ambitious people pursue a single goal.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Dahl’s revulsion at the violence committed in Israel’s name is at once comprehensible, in and of itself, and rooted in Dahl’s set of antisemitic beliefs.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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With jackzebra’s seemingly gibberish flows and Bloodz Boi’s slightly more intelligible hooks, however, cutspace has finally found a duo that can hold their own on his beats.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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News media break reality down and repackage it into intelligible narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Understandable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understandable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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