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Recent Examples of thinkable
But, prior to the decision, four conservative justices, including Roberts, signaled receptivity to considering the theory as entirely thinkable.
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Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2023
The unthinkable is all too thinkable: a major conflict on European soil with the unpredictability, the combustibility, and the ultimate futility of an extended military clash.
—Michael Kimmage, The New Republic, 7 Feb. 2022
By the time construction began in 2019, the formerly unthinkable notion of shrinking the auditorium had become thinkable.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
The demonstrations have at times also boldly called for China to return to the path of political liberalization that seemed at least thinkable, even openly discussable, under Mr. Jiang during the 1990s.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022
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Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2023
The unthinkable is all too thinkable: a major conflict on European soil with the unpredictability, the combustibility, and the ultimate futility of an extended military clash.
—Michael Kimmage, The New Republic, 7 Feb. 2022
By the time construction began in 2019, the formerly unthinkable notion of shrinking the auditorium had become thinkable.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
The demonstrations have at times also boldly called for China to return to the path of political liberalization that seemed at least thinkable, even openly discussable, under Mr. Jiang during the 1990s.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinkable
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The Acolyte missed on almost every conceivable level.Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Everett’s book revels in such discoveries, which multiply the conceivable differences separating languages.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with People magazine and Dotdash Meredith, Ina Garten dishes out tips for respecting your wallet while still producing the most delicious meals imaginable.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, Biden’s obdurate unwillingness to step aside for younger, more plausible Democratic candidates resulted in the reëmergence of his nemesis.David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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DeGuerin showed Morales just how plausible an accidental shooting would be with this type of gun.Morgan Canty, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sources familiar with the probe say SEC investigators are looking at what Ruiz’s company represented to investors about its value and other possible securities violations.Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Implement security measures: Protect the recordings by saving them in a secure location and utilizing encryption where possible.Jason Foodman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Thinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinkable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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