as in understandable
capable of being understood
the immensity of the world is not graspable to a child of that age, so the notion of a globe-trotting Santa Claus is plausible
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Recent Examples of graspable
In many cases, someone else did it first, someone else did it better, and the lack of graspable depth from the plot means the album lacks real stakes.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graspable
Adjective
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That’s a refreshingly honest reason for calling it quits, and an understandable one.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Cowboys’ previous pursuit of tall, long corners has been understandable.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Department of Justice published a rule in April 2024 setting requirements for state and local government websites and mobile apps to be accessible to people with disabilities.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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There are a couple of accommodations with only one or two steps, but none of the rooms are wheelchair accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the original choices had rules too culturally specific to be immediately comprehensible to viewers outside Korea.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Davis is wry and quietly defiant of stereotype, her Elaine’s composure hard-won and her sacrifice of certain kinds of sympathy fully comprehensible.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Graspable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graspable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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