cogitable

adjective

Definition of cogitablenext
as in possible

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cogitable
  1. possible
  2. practical
  3. acceptable
  4. conceivable
  5. reasonable
  6. probable
  7. imaginable
  8. plausible
Adjective
  • This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities haven't stated a possible cause for the other two fires.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • Keep sentimental items, practical basics, and timeless staples like well-fitting jeans, blazers, and versatile shoes.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Sport Mode For the ultimate practical travel sandal, sporty is the way to go.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • There’s an acceptable, understood feeling-things-out period that takes place in the first week of training camp.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The concern about respectability politics is legitimate Black people have historically been expected to alter themselves to become acceptable to institutions whose standards were rarely built with them in mind.
    — Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • There are conceivable uses that might seem entertaining or harmless, such as interacting with a consenting celebrity or a recreation of a historical figure.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Goodall has become the dominant force in ring building in the UK, working for almost every conceivable promoter — unusual in itself given this is a sport built on such fierce sporting and commercial rivalries.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of conceivable
Adjective
  • The example demonstrates how an owner might maintain an attractive base rate while making a reasonable margin through relevant extras.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The three-prospect package going to the Tigers seems like a reasonable price for two months of a pitcher who underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow in May.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • The official announcement confirming this special event is typically made two weeks in advance, suggesting Wednesday, August 26, as the probable date.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • However, official coroner's reports revealed her cause of death to be probable alcohol withdrawal seizures brought on by chronic alcohol use disorder.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of probable
Adjective
  • To simply be with another person, at times silently, may be the single most powerful intervention imaginable.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Marc Ellenby has grown just about every tropical fruit imaginable on his family’s Redland farm since 1980.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of imaginable
Adjective
  • Fat distribution matters One plausible explanation for the higher prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in men and postmenopausal women undergoing bariatric surgery is increased visceral fat, says Serlie.
    — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Cady turns their lives into a trap of paranoia and, indeed, fear, while procuring plausible deniability to avoid consequences.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of plausible
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“Cogitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cogitable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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