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Recent Examples of survivable
The lawsuit accused the automaker of being negligent in the design and manufacturing of the Cybertruck, alleging that the crash forces Sheehan experienced were survivable but that doors couldn’t be opened once power was lost.
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Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Under stable conditions, these gaps are survivable.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
In a flashover, temperatures can reach up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of seconds — likely not survivable for even a firefighter in full protective gear, according to NFPA.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
But we’ve been told that this type of cardiac event is, in most cases, not survivable.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Under stable conditions, these gaps are survivable.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
In a flashover, temperatures can reach up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of seconds — likely not survivable for even a firefighter in full protective gear, according to NFPA.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
But we’ve been told that this type of cardiac event is, in most cases, not survivable.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
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By then, Idaho already was experiencing an influx in population from neighboring states, and the pandemic boosted it even more as people sought to escape shutdowns in the name of public health for livable locations with looser rules.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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And what does a healthy, livable lifestyle look like, both on and off medication?—
Tara Comonte,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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This all means a pick‑up in mortgage applications doesn’t necessarily translate into a broad improvement in housing affordability—although some economists and housing experts predict the market will become slightly more bearable this year.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Suuksess Half-Zip Sweatshirt and Wide-Leg Pants Lounge Set Available in 16 colors, this comfy set makes long travel days a lot more bearable.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for magnesium is 350 mg daily, the highest amount that usually won't cause side effects.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because higher doses of GLP-1s commonly cause nausea, bloating, or digestive discomfort, microdosing may make the therapy more tolerable without sacrificing potential benefits.—
Zoe Weiner,
Flow Space,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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