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as in defendable
capable of being defended against physical attack
the soldiers' encampment on the open plain was not tenable, so they retreated to higher ground
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as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
the tenable theory that a giant meteor strike set off a chain of events resulting in the demise of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of tenable
Over the years, the rules loosened, and the number of deaths seen as tenable rose drastically.
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Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Amid cord-cutting, that business model doesn't appear tenable.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
An all-American era With the US military's reliance on Russian rocket engines no longer politically tenable, and SpaceX ready to launch military satellites at lower cost with an all-American, partially reusable rocket, ULA announced the development of a new launch vehicle named Vulcan in 2015.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 30 July 2024
In recent days, as Biden’s position became less tenable, some Democrats have urged an open nomination process rather than a coronation of the vice president.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Washington Post, 22 July 2024
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Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Amid cord-cutting, that business model doesn't appear tenable.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
An all-American era With the US military's reliance on Russian rocket engines no longer politically tenable, and SpaceX ready to launch military satellites at lower cost with an all-American, partially reusable rocket, ULA announced the development of a new launch vehicle named Vulcan in 2015.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 30 July 2024
In recent days, as Biden’s position became less tenable, some Democrats have urged an open nomination process rather than a coronation of the vice president.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Washington Post, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenable
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Yet providers have their own justifiable complaints about how health insurers deploy their networks to restrict coverage, such as prior authorization and other bureaucratic hurdles that providers must jump in order to receive compensation for caring for their patients.Dylan Scott, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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For those who follow the film festival circuit, Bong Joon-ho’s 2019 Palme d’Or win at the Cannes Film Festival for Parasite seemed like an inevitable and justifiable distinction.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 28 Oct. 2024
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The world waits for a compelling example of humanoid robots saving a customer money in a defensible way.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even if Webb weren’t dealing with some physical issues, taking him out after eight innings would have been a defensible decision.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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The entire line of darling and functional luggage maximizes space and keeps the most important items secure while still within reach.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Tenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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