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Recent Examples of contestable
The position is thin and contestable, and every serious competitor is now trying to climb out of it by owning more of the stack.
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Dupont took an Italian tap back from a contestable kick and chipped for Bielle-Biarrey to claim the first try in the fourth minute, his fourth try this month, and 24th try in 25 tests.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In part, the President has used the term like every other politician does—to automatize the righteousness of contestable claims.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Dupont took an Italian tap back from a contestable kick and chipped for Bielle-Biarrey to claim the first try in the fourth minute, his fourth try this month, and 24th try in 25 tests.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In part, the President has used the term like every other politician does—to automatize the righteousness of contestable claims.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestable
Adjective
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Oil prices have risen, but the market continues to behave as though the disruption will be resolved before inventories become truly problematic.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Certain foods, like fruit or milk, that naturally have carbs present are not problematic.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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That was a long and debatable story.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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To say Podziemski is of the same caliber as those players is debatable but not outlandish, and at just 23 years old, he is still expected to improve.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Both series peaked early and both sputtered on to diminishing returns before giving up the ghost (sorry) — at least until the IP was dusted off again, to arguable gain in the case of Scream.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That became moot when Mack delivered the game's biggest hit, putting Miami up by two.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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That is another question, but also moot.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The 27-year-old is known for his steadying presence and reliable defense in the midfield, and with questionable depth behind him, losing Adams to an injury or yellow card suspension could prove disastrous.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Using a specific set of situational conditions under which the detection system is effective is questionable, Chris Smith, one of the plaintiff’s attorneys, told Ars.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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“Contestable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestable. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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