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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
The status quo is not tenable — and survival will not be granted to those who simply wait it out.
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
His vote, combined with his leadership in pushing the bill forward, has fueled speculation about whether his position atop the Democratic Senate caucus remains tenable.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Hezbollah’s previous resistance to international pressure now seems less tenable.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
But as the insurance math becomes unworkable in wider bigger swathes of the country, FAIR Plans won’t be a tenable solution.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tenable
Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
His vote, combined with his leadership in pushing the bill forward, has fueled speculation about whether his position atop the Democratic Senate caucus remains tenable.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Hezbollah’s previous resistance to international pressure now seems less tenable.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
But as the insurance math becomes unworkable in wider bigger swathes of the country, FAIR Plans won’t be a tenable solution.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tenable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenable
Adjective
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Those who need these funds and those who foot the bill are tied for justifiable anger at such fraud.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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Powell has said the law does not give Trump the authority to remove any Fed official, including himself, without pointing to a justifiable cause.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Asymmetric beliefs fuel exponential improvements, and these breakthroughs create defensible competitive moats.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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These include defensible space requirements and home hardening measures in new construction, for example using ignition-resistant building materials, covering vents that could allow embers to enter the home and installing multi-paned or fire-resistant windows.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast to the Beats Studio Buds+ or AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can even be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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The adjustable strap is outfitted with gold hardware that offers a polished touch, and its zippered top closure ensures your belongings stay safe and secure.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Tenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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