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
Navarro also shared a video of the reaction to X with boos audible on the clip.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Over 200 witness reports were filed with the American Meteor Society after a daylight meteor caused a sonic boom that was audible throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
In early 2026, nearly 80% of large fireballs (those with 50+ reports) produced audible booms — an unusually high rate.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The production seems right at home at the Ahmanson, a function of both the broad sitcom-friendly style and the warm Korean American reception that was audible at Tuesday’s opening.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Over 200 witness reports were filed with the American Meteor Society after a daylight meteor caused a sonic boom that was audible throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
In early 2026, nearly 80% of large fireballs (those with 50+ reports) produced audible booms — an unusually high rate.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The production seems right at home at the Ahmanson, a function of both the broad sitcom-friendly style and the warm Korean American reception that was audible at Tuesday’s opening.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audible
Adjective
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Anyone familiar with data center regions like northern Virginia, eastern Oregon, and central Washington knows that such areas have seen appreciable improvements in roads, utilities, schools, government services, and population and economic growth.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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That piece of hardware, combined with good tires, gives a Palisade XRT PRO driver an appreciable advantage in bad weather without adding much weight to the vehicle.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The visible transformation was above ground.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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In it, the moon is oriented upside down, with its South Pole facing upward and parts of its far side visible, according to the agency's description.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nigel Hughes, who tracks housing markets across the country, says there has already been a noticeable shift.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But political observers say many Georgia taxpayers could see a noticeable reduction in taxes in the years ahead.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That is a tangible piece of culture that Close and the coaching staff can always savor.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For America, the war effort will incur different costs—ones that are less tangible and less immediate.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Audible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audible. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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