as in misleading
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not capable of being defended against attack or criticism; not tenable
an untenable argument The theory is untenable.
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Recent Examples of untenable
That comes after Palantir dropped about 8%, even after besting expectations for the third quarter, as investors worried that valuations for the software company — and the broader AI theme — have gotten untenable.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Maybe long-term deals for ringless leaders are just untenable.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
With the lack of office attendance decidedly untenable, Mary and Chrishell meet at Bar Next Door like two generals seeking a detente.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The Seahawks had an urgent need at left tackle because George Fant tore his ACL in the preseason, and starting Rees Odhiambo became untenable.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Maybe long-term deals for ringless leaders are just untenable.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
With the lack of office attendance decidedly untenable, Mary and Chrishell meet at Bar Next Door like two generals seeking a detente.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
The Seahawks had an urgent need at left tackle because George Fant tore his ACL in the preseason, and starting Rees Odhiambo became untenable.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untenable
Adjective
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There is no indication that the misleading edit was politically motivated.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even if its 46 shots Sunday were a bit misleading, with many coming from manageable angles, that kind of volume isn’t possible without controlling possession.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Western countries could exploit weak points in supply chains for many of Russia's advanced fighter jets, including by tightening up sanctions as Ukraine strikes Russia's industrial facilities, according to a new report.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Respiratory difficulty, constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids and a weak and altered cry are among the symptoms of infant botulism.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Satire is brilliant for exposing the folly of humans, especially those in power and those working in bad faith—the hypocrites and the frauds—and can be particularly potent when set in irrational or dystopic times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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But why are these fears irrational?—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Officers are able to use loitering laws as general warrants to circumvent individuals’ constitutional right to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures, Wood said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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The class counsel has argued that objectors are raising either points that were already decided, inappropriate for this forum, or unreasonable to address.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Untenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untenable. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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