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
With the arguable exception of that scrappy first season in Manchester, the last two seasons of City have been Guardiola’s worst.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
While this is the case for an arguable majority of people, those with high net worth often use insurance as a means of income continuity, estate planning, and tax efficiency.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Vásquez has arguably become the Padres’ most reliable starting pitcher – if that is even arguable.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
While this is the case for an arguable majority of people, those with high net worth often use insurance as a means of income continuity, estate planning, and tax efficiency.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Vásquez has arguably become the Padres’ most reliable starting pitcher – if that is even arguable.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
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And the audio and video recording of women is a questionable feature of every camp – even if the men here don’t see it that way.
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And the majority of students who require calculus for their eventual major end up retaking the introductory college course anyway—suggesting that the high school rush to calculus provides questionable academic benefit for most who undertake it.
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But this approach rests on some debatable assumptions.
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That’s what should’ve happened to the quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whose conduct isn’t debatable.
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However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
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“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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