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
Fans became obsessed with the unique dynamic between Rick and Chelsea in season 3 of White Lotus and though their relationship status is arguable, the chemistry between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins was undeniable.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Whether Trumps deregulation caused that specific incident is arguable.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
Pavia also notes there are arguable inconsistencies in his group’s exclusion compared to other groups who are permitted to play.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
What’s not arguable is that Burrows should get an Oscar for finding Viggo Mortensen to take over Aragorn with a quickness.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Whether Trumps deregulation caused that specific incident is arguable.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
Pavia also notes there are arguable inconsistencies in his group’s exclusion compared to other groups who are permitted to play.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
What’s not arguable is that Burrows should get an Oscar for finding Viggo Mortensen to take over Aragorn with a quickness.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arguable
Adjective
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This injury seemed less serious, with the Knicks listing Anunoby as questionable to play in both Games 3 and 4 before he was ruled out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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With Díaz’s face bleeding profusely, Perry took advantage of Díaz’s questionable physical condition.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Even if the exact rankings are debatable (franchise revenue data is notoriously patchy), the scale is not.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
7 May 2026
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Yet if Mars’ execution is nearly impossible to criticize, his choices as curator of the evening are more debatable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Arguable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arguable. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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