1
as in questionable
open to question or dispute
it's always debatable which college football team is really number one, since there's more than one ranking system
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as in disputable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
the debatable wisdom of going back for another helping from the buffet
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Recent Examples of debatable
Again, if the goal is to increase American manufacturing jobs, that's debatable.
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Whether Chappelle needed this advice or not is debatable, given that Chappelle is undoubtedly a seasoned performer.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Whether the park in St. Pete still could open by 2028 is debatable.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
But what's still debatable is the exact threshold at which risks increase.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Whether Chappelle needed this advice or not is debatable, given that Chappelle is undoubtedly a seasoned performer.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Whether the park in St. Pete still could open by 2028 is debatable.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
But what's still debatable is the exact threshold at which risks increase.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debatable
Adjective
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Burks had been questionable earlier in the day due to back discomfort.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The star guard was listed as questionable for this game against the Pelicans and will make his return to the court.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The content creator’s posts regarding the incident were labeled as dubious, even after the publication of the full footage of the incident.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some onlookers are also dubious that the change will make HHS more adept at rooting out fraud, waste and abuse.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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The team has identified a number of arguable problems with the Modell Law that could convince the courts to side with the team.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Here is a deep dive into these NBA superstars' social media metrics: Lebron James The arguable GOAT is one of the most popular figures on Instagram, with 160 million followers and a top audience demographic of men 25 to 34 years old.—
Maxwell Millington,
Axios,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As the academic writing landscape evolves, EssayPro’s limitations have become increasingly problematic for students needing dependable assistance.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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If that involves breaking the law, then that becomes problematic.—
Gary Phelan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cunningham, meanwhile, was doubtful to suit up through a left calf contusion.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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One day after being listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns with a left ankle sprain, Tatum was upgraded to questionable.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Weiss was fired in January 2023 after a report of suspicious computer activity at Schembechler Hall, Michigan’s football facility.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Contact the company directly through official channels, avoiding the contact information from the suspicious job listing.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Debatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debatable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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