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
While arguable, the biggest debate comes down to the sides.
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Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 24 Nov. 2025
However, in the waning seconds of the first half, Nebraska pulled off the arguable play of the year.
—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
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Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 24 Nov. 2025
However, in the waning seconds of the first half, Nebraska pulled off the arguable play of the year.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
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The man’s service might be questionable, but his backhands are unparalleled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, forward Andrew Wiggins, who had been listed with back tendinitis and missed Friday night’s victory in Charlotte, is listed as questionable for Sunday due to toe inflammation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Less debatable in the meantime is how Barrera’s firing has had widespread effects on Scream 7 and the future of the franchise.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Sox made enough moves to satisfy fans is debatable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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