REFUTABLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

refutable

adjective

Definition of refutable

as in arguable

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Recent Examples of refutable The claim, though easily refutable, is beside the point. — John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026

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Adjective

But while objections to the idea of engineering immunity to disease have remained essentially the same over the last two centuries, their meaning has changed, transforming what was once arguable into the lies that drive our current peril.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

Definition of arguable

Adjective

However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.

— Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of disputable

Adjective

Kalshi, Polymarket, and CFTC chair Michael Selig have countered that these markets are not gambling, but are futures contracts — a distinction that critics say is moot.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
If the Heat is playing well and there’s no opportunity to trade for someone better than Wiggins, then this become moot.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of moot

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Salisbury blamed delays in resolving cases in part on a 2021 law that mandates full trial boards in disputed misconduct complaints involving police officers, even for minor disciplinary infractions.

— Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 1 July 2026
When the owner is gone and that information was never recorded anywhere, the asset does not become disputed.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of disputed

Adjective

But when non-negotiable tasks are framed as questions, children can become confused about whether the task is actually optional.

— Siggie Cohen, CNBC, 4 July 2026
His one non-negotiable is that his players take a similar approach and are exhausted when leaving the pitch.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of negotiable

Adjective

The use of standardized testing for admissions was eliminated by the UC regents in a controversial 2020 vote.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
With ultra-slim Republican margins in the House and Senate, lawmakers are having a tough time completing the basics of legislating, let alone passing any controversial bills.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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