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Recent Examples of apprehensible Volt line of alt-country (think Jay Farrar with more apprehensible lyrics), has essentially been Andrew Grimm and a revolving cast of players for the past quarter-century. BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 In a way, the moment of recognition in the mirror is also a moment of splintering: from the private self to the self that is apprehensible to the other. Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Harper's magazine, 25 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehensible
Adjective
  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The former benefits from useful features like Bosch ABS braking, GPS tracking, electronic bike lock, onboard audible alarm system, and over-the-air firmware updates to ensure the bike benefits from the latest developments.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The magnetic holder conveniently keeps pins organized and easily accessible during sewing projects, while the pin cushion adds a touch of charm.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Our mission is to make estate planning inclusive, accessible and affordable for all. Estate planning has long been about building and preserving wealth, minimizing taxes and smoothly transferring assets across generations.
    Cody Barbo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But such seizures at the border have not made an appreciable dent in American drug consumption.
    EDWARD ALDEN, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2025
  • But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • For patients to benefit fully from AI, there must be clear and comprehensible explanations of how these systems work and how they are evaluated.
    Rob El Kareh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Given the stakes for reproductive autonomy, Donegan’s reservations are entirely comprehensible.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This is because oxygen levels are not directly perceptible to the brain.
    Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Structurally, Marcus Rashford’s arrival has caused the most perceptible shift, including the responsibilities of some team-mates.
    Mark Carey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Apprehensible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehensible. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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