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Recent Examples of teachable
The lesson was clear: Technical skills are teachable; cultural fit isn’t.
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Sergii Malomuzh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The processes in your business need to be repeatable (and teachable), advises John Warrilow in his book Built to Sell.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Marble runs are always a great teachable tool for engineering and physics like the ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run, which is now only $25.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Humble, teachable, likeable, connected with Riley and, of course, as daringly bonkers as his seven-yard touchdown run on fourth and one that clinched the win with 8:22 remaining.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
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Sergii Malomuzh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The processes in your business need to be repeatable (and teachable), advises John Warrilow in his book Built to Sell.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Marble runs are always a great teachable tool for engineering and physics like the ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run, which is now only $25.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Humble, teachable, likeable, connected with Riley and, of course, as daringly bonkers as his seven-yard touchdown run on fourth and one that clinched the win with 8:22 remaining.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachable
Adjective
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These prove out Fielder’s intuition that aviation safety depends on candid cockpit conversation, a particularly high-stakes—and, crucially, perhaps tractable—example of Fielder’s over-all preoccupation with the fear and anxiety that inhibits genuine communication.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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But tractable torque delivery of 324 lb-ft, which hits at 5,800 rpm, makes the process of revving and gearshifting an absolute pleasure.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With $20 billion in debt against a market capitalization of $110 billion, the company's leverage appears manageable, providing financial flexibility for its operations and investments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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For a young adult who feels unready to leave home, the best approach is to break down independence into manageable parts.—
David Krasky,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Those who tend to favor obedient children are scored as having more authoritarian views.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
11 June 2025
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They’re done being obedient to an archaic and broken system.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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One of these animals, the tegu, is a popular reptile import thanks to its flashy looks and docile personality.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
13 May 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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By contrast, a beta is supposedly weak and submissive—a follower.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
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Your value lies in being pretty, silent, submissive and unfailingly supportive of men.—
Marie Bostwick,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The War Department was amenable, so McMillan set the plan in motion, garnering support from his fellow federal lawmakers, as well as state legislators back home.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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The Pentagon introduced a new arrangement for its media spaces, kicking out some outlets that had been present for decades and inviting ones seen as more amenable to the administration to take their places.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even the most upstanding, compliant advisor can suffer catastrophic damage if a malicious or uninformed post makes it to the top of the search results.—
Chad Angle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The building lacks parking, the air conditioning will cost thousands to replace and the structure is not compliant with the Americans Disabilities Act — people in wheelchairs are carried up the steps.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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By April, early data showed import prices had been tame before the tariffs went into effect, as one Reuters report noted.—
Magdy Hassan Fayed,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Here’s a relatively tame one: Unfortunately, there’s a lot more where that came from; swipe right on the post.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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“Teachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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