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as in questionable
open to question or dispute
it's always debatable which college football team is really number one, since there's more than one ranking system
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as in disputable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
the debatable wisdom of going back for another helping from the buffet
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Recent Examples of debatable
Moreover, comedies—which The Bear claims to be, though that’s debatable—generally perform better than dramas in the binge model.
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Marah Eakin, WIRED, 27 June 2024
While the argument over what constitutes an exceptional Dragon Ball Z game is debatable, what’s undeniable is the enduring popularity of the franchise in the gaming zeitgeist.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Economic impact to be seen Sweden might be trumpeting its lower numbers of immigrants, but economists say the economic benefits are debatable, with economic growth, productivity, population growth and potential labor shortages among the factors to consider.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
The part that is not debatable is that AI is on the upswing.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Marah Eakin, WIRED, 27 June 2024
While the argument over what constitutes an exceptional Dragon Ball Z game is debatable, what’s undeniable is the enduring popularity of the franchise in the gaming zeitgeist.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Economic impact to be seen Sweden might be trumpeting its lower numbers of immigrants, but economists say the economic benefits are debatable, with economic growth, productivity, population growth and potential labor shortages among the factors to consider.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
The part that is not debatable is that AI is on the upswing.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debatable
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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What was new and different Friday was that Mack was listed as questionable to play Sunday for the Chargers (5-3) against the Tennessee Titans (2-6) because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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Legitimate news is widely regarded as fake, and dubious news is regarded as real.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Outside looking in The dubious distinction of being the first team outside the top 12 looking in belongs to No. 13 SMU, who are tied with Miami atop the ACC standings and still control their own destiny of playing their way into the bracket.David Close, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lanthimos is many things — a champion absurdist, an arguable nihilist, an occasional edgelord, and an artist who has maintained a decidedly Euro sensibility despite having worked in English with Hollywood actors since 2015.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
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Under this standard, the Dolphins would at least have an arguable case that preventing him from playing would not be an ADA violation.Chris Deubert, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Dismayed by tedious, mandatory and frequently counterproductive diversity, equity and inclusion seminars that treat white skin as almost inherently problematic?Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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For those of us with seasonal allergies, pollen is especially problematic.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Grizzlies said his return to the game was doubtful because of a right hamstring issue.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Whether the Wildcats can win two more games is doubtful.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hundreds of 2,500 voter registration forms flagged as suspicious were found to be fraudulent, an official from Pennsylvania's Lancaster County confirmed on Monday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her death, though currently under investigation, is not thought to be suspicious.News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Debatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debatable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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