survivable

Definition of survivablenext

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Recent Examples of survivable Being wrong is survivable when errors remain localized and unfold slowly. Frank Diana, Time, 12 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 By using such drones, the Army's Apache forces will be more survivable because the drones will be able to soak up defense attacks and protect the valuable pilots. New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2026 Over time, repeatedly reinterpreting conflict as uncomfortable rather than dangerous teaches the nervous system that engagement is survivable. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
  • Add cozy furniture and decor to make your patio feel inviting and livable.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Asad is an advocate for livable cities.
    Haylee Rea, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • With all that in mind, San Joaquin County officials are trying to at least make super-commutes more bearable.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The burden of explaining how the hell that happened is on head housekeeper Lily (Arquette) and her husband Ray (Paterson Joseph), both of whom have a commanding enough screen presence to make the exposition bearable.
    Katie Rife, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Despite the record heat Wednesday and Thursday, relative humidity levels will stay low, which will make the heat more tolerable.
    Steven Sosna, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The fermentation process reduces gluten, which may make sourdough more tolerable for people with minor gluten sensitivities.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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