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
However, in the waning seconds of the first half, Nebraska pulled off the arguable play of the year.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The reality check is that there is an arguable box office ceiling to certain pieces of IP (Batman and Spider-Man will always gross more than Superman), not to mention, the more FOMO fever surrounding a title the better, hence one of the reasons why Superman outgrossed Fantastic Four.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Starship is a considerably more complex vehicle and arguable deserves even more grace as SpaceX and its engineers iterate and undertake a dramatic and explosive trial and error process in full view of the public.
—Eric MacK, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This win, coupled with the win in London on grass, makes Świątek the arguable favorite to win the year’s final Grand Slam in New York.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The reality check is that there is an arguable box office ceiling to certain pieces of IP (Batman and Spider-Man will always gross more than Superman), not to mention, the more FOMO fever surrounding a title the better, hence one of the reasons why Superman outgrossed Fantastic Four.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Starship is a considerably more complex vehicle and arguable deserves even more grace as SpaceX and its engineers iterate and undertake a dramatic and explosive trial and error process in full view of the public.
—Eric MacK, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This win, coupled with the win in London on grass, makes Świątek the arguable favorite to win the year’s final Grand Slam in New York.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
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The ingredient lists are often questionable, loaded with gums, stabilizers, oils, and added sugars that brands throw in to make their products taste and act like real milk.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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Outside of those three young players and Cam Skattebo, Schoen has consistently made questionable decisions since landing in New York and has a 22-45-1 record to show for it.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Grappa is enjoyed as a digestif, though its ability to aid digestion after a large meal is debatable.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Whether his work on Anderson’s woozy epic of resistance is his personal best is debatable — the competition is fierce.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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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 1 Feb. 2026.
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