survivable

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Recent Examples of survivable Such mobility is seen as a way to make the missile system more survivable in a conflict, the report added. Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 Western tanks are far more survivable for the crew, are not much more resistant. David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The best option is still for South Korea to build enough survivable nuclear weapons to achieve local deterrence and restore inter-Korean nuclear parity. Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024 Medical advances have transformed cancer into a much more survivable disease. NPR, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for survivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
  • Traditional elements mix with unexpected accents, such as a marbled ceiling treatment or modern lighting in Kaehler’s unique and highly livable spaces.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Eliminating income taxes for those under $150,000 removes the pressure for companies to provide livable wages.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This could make the group friendship and text chain more bearable.
    Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Byrne said such a move may be more bearable for consumers because it's assumed the surcharge is a temporary increase.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Mom took back the house the minute the temps hit tolerable levels and the sun began peeking out.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Remember that the tolerable upper intake level (UL) of magnesium from supplements for adults is 350 mg.
    Megan Nunn, PharmD, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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