survivable

Definition of survivablenext

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Recent Examples of survivable The cuts to Phoenix's Colorado River allocation are survivable partially because the city gets so much water from the Salt and Verde Rivers, which supply about 58% of the water sent to customers. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • The state officials would include the secretaries of energy and environmental affairs and housing and livable communities, the commissioners of fish and game and conservation and recreation, and the state's climate chief.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the sculpted fairing above the cab, Thor's Rize+ RV module is as boxy as the Ford nose, increasing livable volume.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Amazon’s fall lineup includes everything from autumn-ready corduroy pants and everyday trousers to comfy yoga pants that make long flights a little more bearable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Humidity levels will be increasing throughout the day, but still bearable.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Excessive aluminum exposure can affect the nervous system, kidneys, and bones, and the European Food Safety Authority (the agency whose assessments inform EU regulations) has established a tolerable weekly intake.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While no postponements or cancellations have been announced, security teams are undoubtedly assessing what level of risk is tolerable for the titans of the global economy.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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

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