survivable

Definition of survivablenext

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Recent Examples of survivable 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 It's went from a technological prowess to a territorial pariah, and for a small nation, that's not survivable. CBS News, 12 July 2026 The brace position is a standard aviation safety procedure designed to help reduce injuries during a potentially survivable impact. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Seek shelter under a heavy table or near sturdy furniture that may yield a survivable pocket if the roof collapses. ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
  • And yet a truly livable city depends on much more than thriving business.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Players compete to build massive engines of profit and production to transform Mars into a livable habitat, all in the glorious name of cutthroat capitalism.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The same moral tact might apply, in less histrionic matters, to the ordinary deceptions and silences by which social life is made bearable.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Having books or coloring supplies on hand makes longer drives more bearable (for both parents and kids).
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Now the seven most boring, starting with the most tolerable (comments edited for grammar and clarity).
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The males make harsh rapid trills that are tolerable for humans at a distance, but can be a bit unpleasant at close range.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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