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
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.
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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
The team has identified a number of arguable problems with the Modell Law that could convince the courts to side with the team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Here is a deep dive into these NBA superstars' social media metrics:
Lebron James
The arguable GOAT is one of the most popular figures on Instagram, with 160 million followers and a top audience demographic of men 25 to 34 years old.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
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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
The team has identified a number of arguable problems with the Modell Law that could convince the courts to side with the team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Here is a deep dive into these NBA superstars' social media metrics:
Lebron James
The arguable GOAT is one of the most popular figures on Instagram, with 160 million followers and a top audience demographic of men 25 to 34 years old.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
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The hardcore wipe in Escape From Tarkov got off to a rough start, with some questionable decisions or simple oversights that really hampered the player experience.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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With questionable Dolphins secondary, can better pass rush make up for the back end?—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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However, whether or not this type of use has less impact on social life or mental health is debatable.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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While the usefulness of AI features may be debatable, years of OS and software support are not, which gives Samsung the decisive edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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