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
Ollie Watkins and Bailey were struggling, and the roars of frustration for every overhit cross or pass in the attacking third were audible.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Even with the latch secured, the music was still faintly audible.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Olympic curling committee issued a warning after a heated fight filled with cheating allegations and audible curse words overshadowed a feisty match between Sweden and Canada.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Even with the latch secured, the music was still faintly audible.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Olympic curling committee issued a warning after a heated fight filled with cheating allegations and audible curse words overshadowed a feisty match between Sweden and Canada.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for audible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audible
Adjective
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There was an appreciable difference in the flavor.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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In fact, for the first nearly 2 billion years of Earth’s history, there was no appreciable oxygen in the planet’s atmosphere at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Like the aforementioned Air Max 90, this new Air Max Plus mimics the Air Max 95’s most famous colorway with a mesh base that shifts from dark to light gray, white shoelaces, a black midsole and neon yellow visible Air units and branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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These two corridors form a compact but powerful historic footprint — walkable, visible and deeply rooted in the civic and constitutional struggle that shaped modern America.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That’s in large part due to the Eagles’ noticeable step backward following their Super Bowl-winning season in 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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While London retains its energy, there is a noticeable shift in focus toward craft, quality, and, ultimately, wearability.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the talks have made little tangible progress, and Iran partially closed the vital Strait of Hormuz for military drills.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, the newest major candidate to enter the race, hewed toward partisan middle ground, chastising leaders in Sacramento for allowing the state budget to balloon without tangible improvements to housing affordability, homelessness and public schools.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Audible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audible. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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