as in appreciable
heard or able to be heard
Her voice was barely audible over the noise. He let out an audible sigh.
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Recent Examples of audible
As Bacon played her clarinet while undergoing DPS, this offered surgeons immediate, audible evidence of the surgery's success, the release stated.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
During the 15-second delay, applause could be heard from supporters in each stadium while there were also audible whistles.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The clapping served as an audible reminder of the Aztecs’ offensive inadequacies, and players visibly tightened as the clanked shots and errant passes mounted.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Though stethoscopes remain useful today, audible symptoms of disease often appear only at later stages of illness.
—Joshua Hutcheson, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
During the 15-second delay, applause could be heard from supporters in each stadium while there were also audible whistles.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The clapping served as an audible reminder of the Aztecs’ offensive inadequacies, and players visibly tightened as the clanked shots and errant passes mounted.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Though stethoscopes remain useful today, audible symptoms of disease often appear only at later stages of illness.
—Joshua Hutcheson, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audible
Adjective
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Chaos is sorted into appreciable story arcs without diluting its overwhelming effect on our heroes.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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There was not a ton of difference appreciable between the winless Fins and the Super Bowl-favorite Bills.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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It’s made with reflective striping that’ll keep you visible in low light.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, the depth of the pile doesn’t rebound if furniture is moved, which can be noticeable for a period of time.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just as Mamdani aims to improve the lives of young people more broadly, those working under him could see a noticeable shift in how the workplace is run.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And at least that threat is tangible.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The United States has sought to mediate, holding meetings as recently as Sunday, though those talks ended without tangible results.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Audible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audible. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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