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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Recent Examples of defendable
The safe, defendable choice wasn’t necessarily the right one though.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defendable
Adjective
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As in traditional sieges, the focus is on the vulnerable flow of supplies rather than a defended position.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Some defended efforts by staff to correct the books, while others demanded answers on how the accounting error had gone unnoticed through three full audit cycles.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Their frustration is justifiable.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The term midlist, in contrast, is reserved for new books for which publication seems economically justifiable but are not otherwise expected to become fast-selling bestsellers, and indeed, most new books end up being on the midlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What level of technical visibility would be necessary to complete annual impact assessments or maintain defensible governance programs?—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Like most popular movements, masculinism has many entry points, and both defensible and alarming forms.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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California consumers are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes, a premium Italian variety with protected status requiring specific consortium certification.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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An informed voter is a protected democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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During negotiations to establish a plan of reorganization, unsecured creditors negotiated with secured lenders and set up a litigation trust, funded with $20 million from the retailer.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Built in the late 1940s and renovated before Vonn’s tenure, the two-level structure clad in wood shingles washed in white paint is tucked away behind high hedges and secured gates on a quarter of an acre and offers three bedrooms and five bathrooms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Defendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defendable. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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