resistible

adjective

Definition of resistiblenext
as in controllable

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Recent Examples of resistible Neutrals have found Arsenal 2025-26 resistible. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026 But, in the second-to-last week of 1977, resistible force met movable object. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 Probably because, for many voters, The Whale was all too resistible. — Vulture, 10 Mar. 2023 This is a case of very resistible force meets immovable object. — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2020 Offense was a resistible force; defense was a movable object. — Berry Tramel, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2019 In that, Tuesday’s game sets up to be a classic collision between a moveable object and a resistible force. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Jan. 2018 The mini-banshees, which sell for $50, were resistible to Jeff Lange, who visited during a Pandora preview for annual passholders. — Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, 20 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistible
  1. controllable
  2. manageable
Adjective
  • But, unlike during the pandemic, home buyers will care less about outdoor space and focus more on indoor space where the air quality is controllable.
    — Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Teams have been calling on starting pitchers José Soriano and Reid Detmers, who are both controllable for two more seasons.
    — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of controllable
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  • Sandwich was comically tall but manageable, the potato knish was a carb-lover’s dream and the cucumber salad had that quick-pickle vibe.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • While winds can remain manageable in some areas, the central channel between Angel Island and San Francisco can experience strong sustained winds and gusts.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of manageable

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