1
as in defended
capable of being defended against physical attack
that nation has long insisted on having borders that it regards as defendable
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2
as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
your thesis had better be defendable for the attacks are going to be withering
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Adjective
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Given the demonstrated fan interest and commercial value of women's basketball, there's no justifiable reason to maintain this outdated format difference between the men's and women's tournaments.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025 -
The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Local fire districts preached the opposite: Maintain a defensible space around your home, clear pine straw, trees and shrubs to reduce fire risk.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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But mitigating those risks — adding a defensible space around the home, for example, or ember-safe attic vents — could make homeowners eligible for discounts on premiums.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Back Up Important Data Keep secure backups of important files and system states.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Slice a chicken breast almost in half, tuck a slice of Boursin inside, wrap with bacon, secure with a wooden pick, and bake at 375°F in a casserole dish until cooked through, about 35 minutes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Defendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defendable. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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