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Recent Examples of refutable
The claim, though easily refutable, is beside the point.
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John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refutable
Adjective
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Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Both series peaked early and both sputtered on to diminishing returns before giving up the ghost (sorry) — at least until the IP was dusted off again, to arguable gain in the case of Scream.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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That became moot when Mack delivered the game's biggest hit, putting Miami up by two.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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That is another question, but also moot.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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That was a long and debatable story.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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To say Podziemski is of the same caliber as those players is debatable but not outlandish, and at just 23 years old, he is still expected to improve.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The Louisville Counter-Claim Here’s where the story gets genuinely interesting for anyone who loves a disputed first.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was violence after the disputed 2025 reelection of 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who first came to power in 1982.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 27-year-old is known for his steadying presence and reliable defense in the midfield, and with questionable depth behind him, losing Adams to an injury or yellow card suspension could prove disastrous.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Using a specific set of situational conditions under which the detection system is effective is questionable, Chris Smith, one of the plaintiff’s attorneys, told Ars.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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When temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s, a shorts set becomes non-negotiable.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Energy drinks This one is a non-negotiable for me.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to implement a 150-day moratorium on data centers after months of debate over how to handle the increasingly controversial projects.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Many voters associate candidates with controversial politicians Crime, particularly extortion, was the overarching concern for voters.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Refutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refutable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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