refutable

Definition of refutablenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for refutable
Adjective
  • Pavia also notes there are arguable inconsistencies in his group’s exclusion compared to other groups who are permitted to play.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The reasons for this state of affairs were complicated and no doubt arguable.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • That time, a very disputable foul denied him.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The appeal was largely moot anyway.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Boasberg has indicated that the case is not moot despite the men’s return to Venezuela.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • As a contribution to humanity, however, its value is debatable.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The extent to which such tips could transform the mere mortals in the audience is debatable.
    Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • City Council documents said the disputed portion of the property falls completely outside Willow Park’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Diplomatic relations stagnate, Greenland is quietly regarded as a disputed zone, and foreign investment stalls as uncertainty rises.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The wind is getting questionable.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Someone older might have questionable advice for you.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Style is important, but pain-free exploring is non-negotiable.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Staffing, training, and supervision are non-negotiable.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Denver is considering ending its relationship with Flock, a controversial company that maintains a network of license-plate reading cameras in the city, but Mayor Mike Johnston’s office plans to continue using that technology.
    Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Torres has a controversial legacy in Colombia, where conservatives have long derided his decision to seek political change through violent means.
    Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Refutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refutable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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