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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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Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 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
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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That is another question, but also moot.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
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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Those choices will harden into the standard others copy, the way early card-network rules on chargebacks became the template for disputed payments.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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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Whether this claim is credible is questionable, as the Islamic Republic’s media often dissimilates.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The west Broward city already is the focus of scrutiny by the Broward Office of Inspector General, and the Sun Sentinel has reported extensively for years on the city’s questionable financial decisions on its news and opinion pages.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The Spanish sun in August is no joke, so sunscreen is absolutely non-negotiable for this trip.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Prettygarden Off- Shoulder Floral Lace Mini Dress Even though sheer garments are everywhere right now, something with a slip, like this dress has, is non-negotiable for me.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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