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supposable

adjective

Definition of supposablenext
as in possible

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supposable
  1. possible
  2. conceivable
  3. potential
  4. earthly
  5. probable
Adjective
  • Competitors had to lift them onto podiums at different heights in the quickest time possible.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Several tornadoes possible near Kauai and Niihau, and a few possible elsewhere.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • The preparations include drafted legal briefs and plans for litigation covering nearly every conceivable scenario.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And the senior running back has a knack for making plays in every conceivable way.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of conceivable
Adjective
  • In addition to the potential hurricane-force wind gusts, tornadoes are possible near the two islands, and heavy rains are expected throughout the main islands, the hurricane center's specialists warned.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
  • None of us are immune to the potential downside of new technologies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of potential
Adjective
  • More importantly, the Zellner brothers platform earthly elements, like music and food, as our most essential joie de vivre.
    — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Shades of forest greens, browns, and other earthly delights followed suit.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of earthly
Adjective
  • The interaction feels wildly improbable even with respect to a movie that doesn’t claim to create a probable world.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Stanford, meanwhile, has 15 players listed as out, one as doubtful, five as questionable and four as probable.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of probable
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“Supposable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supposable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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