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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for censurable
Adjective
  • Yergan Jones, 63, president of an audiovisual company, pleaded guilty to conspiring with the Gatlin by falsifying dozens of invoices for purported fundraising events between 2019 and 2024.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The jury in the 371st District Court on Wednesday found O’Steen guilty of capital murder.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • If one employee spots profanity or offensive language in an application, then it is sent to another employee, and possibly moved up the chain.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The preseason play wasn’t encouraging, and Canales’ decision to rest the starters in the exhibition finale looks even more puzzling in hindsight, especially after the offensive group produced three three-and-outs and one touchdown drive.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Failure to comply with the loyalty pledge is punishable by requiring researchers to repay scholarships in full, creating a powerful incentive to toe the party line.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Michael Stover, 33, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of making threats over interstate commerce, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.
    Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Cosmetics are not the only place that regulators assessed an unacceptable level of risk.
    Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Julia, who was already pregnant with her and Henry’s second child, is forced to work as a maidservant for the reprehensible Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who happens to be the father of Brian.
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Be a Good Sport Even if—especially if—you’re rooting against your hosts’ team, don’t be obnoxious in your fandom.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That the Kardashian family — sans Kendall — got to see the film early celebrates little beyond the fact that a Skims and Wicked collaboration might be forthcoming, but for longtime Wicked fans, this collaboration has proven one of the most obnoxious.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Since the oil and gas industry is responsible for about 50% of worldwide GHG emissions, the industry would be less culpable for earth’s temperature rise.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The teen, whose mother also sobbed in court as her son was sentenced on Tuesday, had pleaded guilty to charges including culpable driving causing death, theft, and failing to render assistance in July, the Sydney Morning Herald noted.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Increase your fiber intake slowly and drink plenty of water to reduce unpleasant side effects like cramping and bloating.
    Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Any unpleasant government decision—such as the August order blocking voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, on the pretext of preventing scams and terrorist activity—tends to be perceived mostly with passive discontent and immediate adaptation with the search for alternative practical solutions.
    ANDREI KOLESNIKOV, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Censurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censurable. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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