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
Using the arguable sound of evil on the song gave the band an imposing reputation.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Whether any of this truly accelerates hair growth is arguable—what these tips can do is keep your hair strong and full, leading to the illusion of length and avoiding breakage that would require a chop.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Obama has now been succeeded twice by his arguable antithesis, Donald Trump, ...
—Jack Butler, National Review, 15 June 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for arguable
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Whether any of this truly accelerates hair growth is arguable—what these tips can do is keep your hair strong and full, leading to the illusion of length and avoiding breakage that would require a chop.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Obama has now been succeeded twice by his arguable antithesis, Donald Trump, ...
—Jack Butler, National Review, 15 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
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One reason for the lack of attention to the risk of elder abuse is that it is often assumed that tracking and monitoring older family members is lawful, even if perhaps ethically questionable.—
Nina A. Kohn,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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His defense is questionable at times, but his bat makes up for it on a nightly basis.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How long the Tigers last in the playoffs is certainly debatable.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The game's overall quality is debatable; what isn't is its profound impact on pro football.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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