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
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
While a media blackout prevented anyone from weighing in on the negotiations, a few audible sighs of relief could be heard when the WGA’s surprise agreement with the AMPTP was mentioned.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Her stomach made an audible gurgle.
—Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The parts, like antennas, can receive signals and then generate sound waves audible to humans.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for audible
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
While a media blackout prevented anyone from weighing in on the negotiations, a few audible sighs of relief could be heard when the WGA’s surprise agreement with the AMPTP was mentioned.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Her stomach made an audible gurgle.
—Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The parts, like antennas, can receive signals and then generate sound waves audible to humans.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for audible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audible
Adjective
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What Steph Curry does on the court is more readily appreciable.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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And there’s always a hexagonal feature at about 78 degrees north latitude, not seen to vary in any appreciable way, surrounding the system.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At one point, guests lined up from shortest to tallest, and their new footwear made the differences visible in a way their normal height alone didn’t.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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During the dormancy of winter, gray stems and branches are visible, standing tall and proud even when cold weather casts its icy shadow over the once vibrant landscape.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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They are focused on a different set of managerial metrics and rewards, which revolve around making immediate, tangible improvements.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The club showed tangible proof this year that Dubas' painstaking organizational overhaul is starting to pay off.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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“Audible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audible. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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