as in questionable
open to question or dispute
frankly, it's arguable whether you deserve the promotion
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arguable
But certifying who gets to participate in the lawsuit can take months or years, while a policy and its arguable harms would survive.
—
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 May 2025
The Eagles also had dynamic and arguable MVP running back Saquon Barkley in the backfield.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
On the flip side, the Rams giving up Stafford and replacing him with an older and arguable lesser option with Rodgers would put Los Angeles in a bit of a bind in terms of their attempts to return to the deeper postseason position in 2025.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Of course, the biggest need on that list is an arguable one.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arguable
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 May 2025
The Eagles also had dynamic and arguable MVP running back Saquon Barkley in the backfield.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
On the flip side, the Rams giving up Stafford and replacing him with an older and arguable lesser option with Rodgers would put Los Angeles in a bit of a bind in terms of their attempts to return to the deeper postseason position in 2025.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Of course, the biggest need on that list is an arguable one.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arguable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
-
The clubs engaged in an arms race that many of them could not afford and which was financed either with debt or the cash of questionable characters.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Well, not just them: also some of our most questionable corporations.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Carl Anka So much about this side is debatable except in midfield and, rather perversely, up front, where even a wantaway Alexander Isak seems the best option in the medium term (if not perhaps before the window closes).—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
-
While high school visits are appreciated, their necessity and effectiveness are debatable.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share