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
And while Cathy has always been a famous beauty, Pugh is looking almost unreasonably chic as the arguable tyrant/Satan analog.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 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.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Vásquez has arguably become the Padres’ most reliable starting pitcher – if that is even arguable.
—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.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 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.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Vásquez has arguably become the Padres’ most reliable starting pitcher – if that is even arguable.
—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.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
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The 27-year-old is known for his steadying presence and reliable defense in the midfield, and with questionable depth behind him, losing Adams to an injury or yellow card suspension could prove disastrous.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Using a specific set of situational conditions under which the detection system is effective is questionable, Chris Smith, one of the plaintiff’s attorneys, told Ars.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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That was a long and debatable story.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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To say Podziemski is of the same caliber as those players is debatable but not outlandish, and at just 23 years old, he is still expected to improve.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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