survivable

Definition of survivablenext

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Recent Examples of survivable Scientists have long warned that sustained wet-bulb temperatures of 35°C (95°F) or more—when heat and humidity combine to prevent the human body from cooling itself—are not survivable. — Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 This work aims to make the aircraft more survivable and effective in combat as the Army builds new battlefield networking and precision strike systems. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Empey’s fall was not survivable, based on the witness observations. — Rose Evans july 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 His later partnerships with AIDS activists and his push to accelerate experimental-drug trials for HIV helped transform the infection into a survivable condition. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
  • Humans are continuing to push Earth beyond livable levels of heat, pollution and other conditions—both for us and for millions of species.
    — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The legislation affirms the rights of those in private detention facilities to access medical and mental health treatment, clean drinking water, food that is safe to consume and livable quarters.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Backyard was packed two hours ahead of game time, and the overcast skies made for a more bearable pregame atmosphere.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes.
    — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • On the pod, Liao and Cheny come together — sometimes joined by their funniest friends — to debate the chaos of modern social behavior, how to be slightly better humans, and the art of being a tolerable person.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Just like there are only 12 notes in an octave, there are only so many words, concepts, and tolerable puns that beauty brands can come up with to identify and market their products.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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