as in questionable
open to question or dispute
frankly, it's arguable whether you deserve the promotion
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Recent Examples of arguable
The Eagles also had dynamic and arguable MVP running back Saquon Barkley in the backfield.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
On the flip side, the Rams giving up Stafford and replacing him with an older and arguable lesser option with Rodgers would put Los Angeles in a bit of a bind in terms of their attempts to return to the deeper postseason position in 2025.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Of course, the biggest need on that list is an arguable one.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
On the flip side, the Rams giving up Stafford and replacing him with an older and arguable lesser option with Rodgers would put Los Angeles in a bit of a bind in terms of their attempts to return to the deeper postseason position in 2025.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Of course, the biggest need on that list is an arguable one.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
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Radically Simplify Recruitment & Marketing The vast machinery of admissions – glossy brochures, armies of recruiters crisscrossing the country, sophisticated enrollment management systems – consumes enormous resources with questionable ROI.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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And Manu Garcia was added to the injury list as questionable late in the week, as well.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 July 2025
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However, whether or not this type of use has less impact on social life or mental health is debatable.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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While the usefulness of AI features may be debatable, years of OS and software support are not, which gives Samsung the decisive edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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