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
  • Another 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through the rest of the weekend, with localized totals exceeding 5 inches, as showers shift toward the Northeast.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Cappu is using the market to meet distributors and other possible partners on the title, with available rights to be confirmed on a per-territory basis.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • This is the practical discipline of moving ever onward in the face of ambiguity.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its experimental results could help determine whether fast-spectrum molten chloride reactors can progress toward practical applications, including future maritime power systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Voters who do not have an acceptable photo ID may be able to cast a ballot using an alternative document and, in some cases, sign a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The other, which boards discuss privately far more than publicly, is what the regulator will permit and what’s politically acceptable in each market.
    — Ciaran Cosgrave, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • State vaccine production could face a few conceivable roadblocks.
    — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026
  • So, imagine running 30 miles with a stomach full of every conceivable combination and permutation of tortilla, meat, and cheese, and then doing it at altitude.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of conceivable
Adjective
  • For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the statute addresses reasonable provisions for clean and safe common areas along with services such as garbage removal and extermination of certain pests.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These are reasonable explanations for a temporary change, Desai says.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • With their season and pursuit of history on the line, the Boys in Blue are slated to send Tyler Glasnow to the mound against Milwaukee, which hasn't yet announced a probable starter.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The recent spate of probable Russian attacks in the Black Sea is now disrupting shipping carrying Ukraine’s latest harvest to the rest of Europe, with some cargo being rerouted overland or through the River Danube, Politico reported.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of probable
Adjective
  • It's been a big few months for Austin Abrams moaning and groaning his way through some of the worst situations imaginable.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At least Pandora’s box only unleashed all imaginable evil and suffering across a single world.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of imaginable
Adjective
  • Yet that experience has helped drive the administration’s current efforts to achieve more plausible and narrowly defined goals.
    — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Given the sheer size of the federal government, that is more than plausible.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of plausible
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