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Recent Examples of survivable
As part of the Virginia-class fleet, USS New Jersey forms a central element of the US attack-submarine force, designed to operate stealthily in both littoral zones and open-ocean environments, providing the Navy with a versatile and survivable platform for modern undersea warfare.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the airspace became more survivable, the war moved on to a broader and cheaper footing.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Two fatalities from sepsis, generally survivable with treatment.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Lindsey Vonn has spent two decades proving the fastest line in downhill skiing is usually the one that looks least survivable on replay.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the airspace became more survivable, the war moved on to a broader and cheaper footing.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Two fatalities from sepsis, generally survivable with treatment.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Lindsey Vonn has spent two decades proving the fastest line in downhill skiing is usually the one that looks least survivable on replay.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
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Blending creative planting with architectural materials, the garden reflects the idea of a greener, more liveable city where nature is woven into everyday life.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Desirae Fox dreamed of creating livable communities while working for a Sacramento County regional planning agency.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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The duo was rooting for the home team, no doubt, but if things weren’t going right or if the team was playing improperly or if a game was taking a little too long, the kvetching on the air would make the doldrums bearable.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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There's not much that makes plane travel tolerable these days.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for magnesium from supplements and medications is 350 milligrams (mg) per day for adults.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2026
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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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