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Recent Examples of surmountable
Those issues might be surmountable if energy company shareholders were confident about having a strong price signal for the foreseeable future.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The deal to spin off TikTok, finalized just yesterday, proves that any cybersecurity concerns around Chinese EVs are surmountable if policy makers want the cars badly enough.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Accessibility The few steps at the entrance are surmountable in a wheelchair, but there’s also a ramp to the right.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
To me, these challenges seem surmountable, especially with technology progressing at a rapid clip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
For companies prepared to invest in talent, systems thinking, and long-term alignment, these challenges are surmountable—and worth it.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The deal to spin off TikTok, finalized just yesterday, proves that any cybersecurity concerns around Chinese EVs are surmountable if policy makers want the cars badly enough.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Accessibility The few steps at the entrance are surmountable in a wheelchair, but there’s also a ramp to the right.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
To me, these challenges seem surmountable, especially with technology progressing at a rapid clip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
For companies prepared to invest in talent, systems thinking, and long-term alignment, these challenges are surmountable—and worth it.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmountable
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But his Hamlet needs a stalwart supporting cast with whom to spar, and Ahmed tangles beautifully with Shakespeare veteran Timothy Spall, who plays Laertes’ father and family adviser Polonius, and Morfydd Clark as a steely but vulnerable Ophelia.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, some dryers are designed specifically to limit the damage done to vulnerable hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tomato, pepper, eggplant and tomatillo are all susceptible to the same soil pathogens.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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For example, research shows that adolescent boys are more susceptible to pressure for risk-taking behaviors than girls.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cleanliness won’t matter if the deck is unsafe.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Remaining inside a vehicle during a tornado is unsafe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since plaintiffs were foreclosed, by Section 230, from arguing that social-media companies are liable for publishing harmful content, lawyers came up with a claim that attempted to sidestep it.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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After a monthlong trial and a little more than a day of deliberation, the jury found Abbott liable on three counts for each child.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Surmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmountable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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