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as in defendable
capable of being defended against physical attack
the pioneers retreated to a defensible hillside to take a stand against the raiders
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as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
there's simply no defensible reason for dropping out of school
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Recent Examples of defensible
While many residents remain cautious, Mike said wildfire survivors in the area have become especially focused on defensible space and home hardening.
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Da Lin, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The window for building a defensible software business around that kind of interface is closing faster than most people inside those businesses want to believe.
—Zach Lloyd, Fortune, 13 May 2026
What does seem more defensible is that the evo is the first moped-style ebike with this battery chemistry available for direct purchase.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The county must invest in vegetation management, defensible space enforcement, evacuation route improvements and fire protection infrastructure in unincorporated communities.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Da Lin, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The window for building a defensible software business around that kind of interface is closing faster than most people inside those businesses want to believe.
—Zach Lloyd, Fortune, 13 May 2026
What does seem more defensible is that the evo is the first moped-style ebike with this battery chemistry available for direct purchase.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 08, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
The county must invest in vegetation management, defensible space enforcement, evacuation route improvements and fire protection infrastructure in unincorporated communities.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defensible
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The safe, defendable choice wasn’t necessarily the right one though.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Paul's insistence that Usyk lost is justifiable.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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And there may be perfectly justifiable reasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Speaking at Fortune’s Workforce Innovation Summit on Tuesday, the 31-year-old defended sweeping workforce cuts at Bolt—including a recent layoff affecting roughly 30% of employees—as well as his decision to eliminate the company’s HR team.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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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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Protecting The Night Sky From Light Pollution The RAS argues nighttime should be treated as a protected part of the natural environment, requiring safeguards similar to those applied to daytime environmental conservation.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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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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The Blue Origin explosion occurred during a ground test while the rocket remained secured to the launch pad; no injuries were reported.—
Paulina Likos,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Defensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defensible. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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