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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Conversations, televisions and alarms from the next cabin may be clearly audible.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Her wails of pain were audible on TV broadcasts as medics tended to her before a helicopter finally carried her away.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 May 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Conversations, televisions and alarms from the next cabin may be clearly audible.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Her wails of pain were audible on TV broadcasts as medics tended to her before a helicopter finally carried her away.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 May 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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The community branch of sustainability is equally visible in the number of on-island partnerships with local businesses and the dedication to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Trust gets stronger when responsibility becomes visible right now.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Either way, the presence of the nutsedge has given a clear roadmap for corrective maintenance on an issue that often isn’t noticeable until root rot sets in.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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And what were the most tangible specifics to come out of it?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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But even that fails to generate tangible drama, as do ongoing tensions about the circumstances of the real Kakeru’s death.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Audible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audible. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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