conceivable

Definition of conceivablenext

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Recent Examples of conceivable This study provides a first systematic empirical look at the psychological infrastructure that makes such violence conceivable. — Lisa Hagen, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 Throughout its history, The Amazing Race has aired in pretty much every conceivable time slot on every possible night during every part of the year. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 Schumaker’s Cardinals went on to win the World Series by defeating his current employer in one of the most painful defeats conceivable for a franchise, or fans. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 This is, in fact, probably the strongest conceivable case for regulation. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceivable
possible
Adjective
  • Digital twin technology makes this possible by creating virtual representations of real-world objects, systems, and processes that can be updated with operational data.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.
    — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Conceivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceivable. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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