as in understandable
capable of being understood
she thinks that she's a sly and subtle schemer, but her machinations and motives are all too scrutable to those of us who know her
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Recent Examples of scrutable
But the move reflects who Sinema is at her core: devoid of any scrutable ideology but profoundly cynical.
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Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 9 Dec. 2022
This transition of oil ownership from large, scrutable giants to smaller, obscure operators is one reason why some climate campaigners have argued against fossil fuel divestment.
—Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 11 May 2022
Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 9 Dec. 2022
This transition of oil ownership from large, scrutable giants to smaller, obscure operators is one reason why some climate campaigners have argued against fossil fuel divestment.
—Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 11 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutable
Adjective
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His desire to ensure the spotlight remained on two outgoing legends was understandable, but the contrast from 12 months earlier was stark.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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These fears are understandable and appropriate for most pre-retirees and retirees.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The main areas and entrance are wheelchair-accessible, with elevators to upper rooms and levels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Reportedly, the two got married in Norman’s Cay in the Exumas, one of the Bahamas’ most luxurious destinations, only accessible by charter plane or private boat.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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But Turner will be remembered mostly for the creation and development of the Cable News Network – CNN – which launched in 1980 and made our knowledge of distant events instantaneous and our world more comprehensible.—
Michael J. Socolow,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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The San Francisco Chronicle received the award for explanatory reporting, which means work that makes a complex topic comprehensible to everyday readers and viewers.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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“Scrutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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