1
as in defended
capable of being defended against physical attack
that nation has long insisted on having borders that it regards as defendable
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2
as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
your thesis had better be defendable for the attacks are going to be withering
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Adjective
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In light of these events, the stock’s descent below $5 seems justifiable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025 -
To some, his grievances are universal and justifiable.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The United States is a sovereign nation with defensible borders—a homeland that protects our national interests, defends our distinctly American people, and promotes lasting peace and prosperity.—
Riley Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Dalton described spending about $2,000 trimming trees and another $500 putting down gravel to create defensible space.—
Rob Davis,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Defendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defendable. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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