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Recent Examples of surmountable
The challenge is surmountable, but understandably frustrating.
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Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Those issues might be surmountable if energy company shareholders were confident about having a strong price signal for the foreseeable future.
—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
Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Those issues might be surmountable if energy company shareholders were confident about having a strong price signal for the foreseeable future.
—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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That combination of curiosity and lack of awareness or sense of danger makes this age group particularly vulnerable.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Villa can be vulnerable to cheap giveaways in midfield, so Emery moved Morgan Rogers alongside Watkins up front and in the inside-right channel, higher upfield and not in central or deep positions where he can be swarmed.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Sabres could be susceptible to speed with the way their defensemen push it in the offensive zone.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leaves weakened by pests or disease would be susceptible to frost damage, but burgundy foliage is not affected by such stressors.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The upshot is not only that Jewish Britons feel unsafe.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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His parents’ dysfunctional relationships made for an unsafe environment at home, so the decision was made to send him to the Caribbean nation to stay with relatives.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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History suggests that people who do not see themselves as part of the same community are liable to do almost anything to one another.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Any bad behavior that leads to damage or injuries could leave them liable too.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Surmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmountable. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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