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Recent Examples of surmountable
The deal to spin off TikTok, finalized just yesterday, proves that any cybersecurity concerns around Chinese EVs are surmountable if policy makers want the cars badly enough.
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Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Accessibility The few steps at the entrance are surmountable in a wheelchair, but there’s also a ramp to the right.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
To me, these challenges seem surmountable, especially with technology progressing at a rapid clip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
For companies prepared to invest in talent, systems thinking, and long-term alignment, these challenges are surmountable—and worth it.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Accessibility The few steps at the entrance are surmountable in a wheelchair, but there’s also a ramp to the right.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
To me, these challenges seem surmountable, especially with technology progressing at a rapid clip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
For companies prepared to invest in talent, systems thinking, and long-term alignment, these challenges are surmountable—and worth it.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmountable
Adjective
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Guthrie was already physically vulnerable.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The expedition collected an unprecedented number of chemical, physical and biological samples that will help scientists understand ecosystem connections, biodiversity patterns and how vulnerable these deep-sea environments may be.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Teens are more prone to act on emotion, more susceptible to peer pressure and often less able to consider long-term consequences.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Certain medical conditions and factors like age can also make people more susceptible to the cold.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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She is survived by her father, husband and two children, who are suing the Dollar Tree corporation and the store’s manager for $50 million, alleging negligence and unsafe conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Accounts from workers detailing severe heat stress, unsafe drinking water and a lack of ventilation and cooling systems underpin many of the report’s findings.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Several speakers said the restrictions put forward in the measure would put an unreasonable burden on service providers and facilities, who would be held liable if people seeking support are using or possessing drugs without their knowledge.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Tort claims have to be filed in a very specific timeframe (up to 180 days after the damage occurs) and the city had to be previously aware of the pothole and had a reasonable amount of time to repair it in order to be held liable.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Surmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmountable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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