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Recent Examples of survivable
Two fatalities from sepsis, generally survivable with treatment.
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Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Being wrong is survivable when errors remain localized and unfold slowly.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Lindsey Vonn has spent two decades proving the fastest line in downhill skiing is usually the one that looks least survivable on replay.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
By using such drones, the Army's Apache forces will be more survivable because the drones will be able to soak up defense attacks and protect the valuable pilots.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Being wrong is survivable when errors remain localized and unfold slowly.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Lindsey Vonn has spent two decades proving the fastest line in downhill skiing is usually the one that looks least survivable on replay.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
By using such drones, the Army's Apache forces will be more survivable because the drones will be able to soak up defense attacks and protect the valuable pilots.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
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This is one of the details that shows the Halcyon Grand is more than just a showpiece, but a genuinely livable tiny home.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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Idahoans are struggling to maintain liveable conditions and are often forced out of their own homes due to rising property taxes.—
Rose Evans
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The duo was rooting for the home team, no doubt, but if things weren’t going right or if the team was playing improperly or if a game was taking a little too long, the kvetching on the air would make the doldrums bearable.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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His presence on the roster spells trouble for Patrick Bailey, the two-time reigning NL Gold Glove winner whose highly meager offensive contributions are becoming less tolerable in a struggling lineup of out-makers.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Decision reversibility sets the upper bound on tolerable error.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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