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as in defendable
capable of being defended against physical attack
the soldiers' encampment on the open plain was not tenable, so they retreated to higher ground
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as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
the tenable theory that a giant meteor strike set off a chain of events resulting in the demise of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of tenable
But as the insurance math becomes unworkable in wider bigger swathes of the country, FAIR Plans won’t be a tenable solution.
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Alana Semuels, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Doing nothing at a position of need didn’t feel tenable, but this player for this price (a first in 2027) doesn’t really add up.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
While there have long been rumblings that Casey DeSantis would one day run for office, the prospect of that happening became more tenable during a Palm Beach County donor event last week where the plan was discussed as a possible reality in 2026, NBC News reported.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
In order to change the status quo and make Housing First a more tenable system in the city, the officials argued legislative changes would be required on state and federal levels to ease restrictions around the low-income housing tax credit and other funding streams.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Alana Semuels, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Doing nothing at a position of need didn’t feel tenable, but this player for this price (a first in 2027) doesn’t really add up.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
While there have long been rumblings that Casey DeSantis would one day run for office, the prospect of that happening became more tenable during a Palm Beach County donor event last week where the plan was discussed as a possible reality in 2026, NBC News reported.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
In order to change the status quo and make Housing First a more tenable system in the city, the officials argued legislative changes would be required on state and federal levels to ease restrictions around the low-income housing tax credit and other funding streams.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenable
Adjective
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After winning 64 times out of 82, then four in a row to open the postseason, their attitude was justifiable.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Police classed the shooting as a justifiable homicide, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Asymmetric beliefs fuel exponential improvements, and these breakthroughs create defensible competitive moats.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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These include defensible space requirements and home hardening measures in new construction, for example using ignition-resistant building materials, covering vents that could allow embers to enter the home and installing multi-paned or fire-resistant windows.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The adjustable strap is outfitted with gold hardware that offers a polished touch, and its zippered top closure ensures your belongings stay safe and secure.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In contrast to the Beats Studio Buds+ or AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can even be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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“Tenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenable. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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