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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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And while Cathy has always been a famous beauty, Pugh is looking almost unreasonably chic as the arguable tyrant/Satan analog.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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While this is the case for an arguable majority of people, those with high net worth often use insurance as a means of income continuity, estate planning, and tax efficiency.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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And as this page also has noted, if fuel prices stay high, the FAA plan for capping O’Hare flights this summer could be mostly moot.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Whether the fiery Mourinho is the answer is almost a moot point — the problems stretch beyond the coach.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Even if the exact rankings are debatable (franchise revenue data is notoriously patchy), the scale is not.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
7 May 2026
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Yet if Mars’ execution is nearly impossible to criticize, his choices as curator of the evening are more debatable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 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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This injury seemed less serious, with the Knicks listing Anunoby as questionable to play in both Games 3 and 4 before he was ruled out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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With Díaz’s face bleeding profusely, Perry took advantage of Díaz’s questionable physical condition.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Make explanation, validation and accountability non-negotiable.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Aniston now treats her wind-down as non-negotiable.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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By then, Leonard Jeffries was one of the most controversial college professors in the country.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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“Refutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refutable. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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