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Recent Examples of survivable
Due to the severe fire conditions, the department says the first-floor space was not survivable by the time firefighters arrived.
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
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For example, Roberts notes that if your kitchen is unusable but the rest of the house is still considered livable, your insurer might provide a temporary solution like a two-burner stove, rather than pay for a full hotel stay.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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When communities embrace thoughtful change and invest in people-centric development, the results are more livable, sustainable, and ultimately, more affordable.—
Jason Haber,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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The county park is open through the last week in May and is closed for the summer months until Labor Day weekend, so visit while the weather is still bearable.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 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,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During that window, sour and bitter foods can taste sweet, making meals more tolerable.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Algorithms now determine which résumés are worth reading, which borrowers are creditworthy, which students are admissible, which messages deserve attention, and which risks are tolerable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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