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Recent Examples of refutable
The claim, though easily refutable, is beside the point.
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John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refutable
Adjective
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But while objections to the idea of engineering immunity to disease have remained essentially the same over the last two centuries, their meaning has changed, transforming what was once arguable into the lies that drive our current peril.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Both series peaked early and both sputtered on to diminishing returns before giving up the ghost (sorry) — at least until the IP was dusted off again, to arguable gain in the case of Scream.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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In a one-page response to Hubbell's petition, Holden-Key rejected the allegations without specifying which claim was disputable.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That became moot when Mack delivered the game's biggest hit, putting Miami up by two.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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All of this, of course, would be moot if Rice merely stayed out of trouble and followed through on past pledges to learn from mistakes.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The exact valuations are debatable.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Whether six or seven games will be required in this series is debatable.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The decision to terminate, which does not legally take effect until Thailand sends a formal notification letter to Cambodia, ended hopes in both countries that resolving the competing claims would allow exploitation of offshore oil and gas resources in the disputed area.—
Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The Louisville Counter-Claim Here’s where the story gets genuinely interesting for anyone who loves a disputed first.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Worst of all, funding for these questionable initiatives was originally set by Congress to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Despite questionable officiating and Towns getting in foul trouble early, the Knicks secured a 107-106 win behind Brunson and Anunoby scoring 36 and 33, respectively.—
Leocciano Callao,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Cultural change is non-negotiable.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Vrabel is running a distinctly different program than Bill Belichick did then, but there are a few non-negotiable ingredients to building a winning team.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Among them was a December 2024 lesson about Christmas that featured Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete, a controversial Dutch holiday character known as a helper to Santa Claus who is depicted with exaggerated, racist physical features — including large red lips.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The Australian social media ban has been controversial, with American tech giants unsurprisingly reacting with alarm.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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“Refutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refutable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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