survivable

Definition of survivablenext

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Recent Examples of survivable Scientists have long warned that sustained wet-bulb temperatures of 35°C (95°F) or more—when heat and humidity combine to prevent the human body from cooling itself—are not survivable. — Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 This work aims to make the aircraft more survivable and effective in combat as the Army builds new battlefield networking and precision strike systems. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Empey’s fall was not survivable, based on the witness observations. — Rose Evans july 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 His later partnerships with AIDS activists and his push to accelerate experimental-drug trials for HIV helped transform the infection into a survivable condition. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for survivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
  • More than a trend color, French Press Coffee is an elevated neutral with enough dimension to anchor a space while staying soft, livable, and refined.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lower bills, cleaner air, and a livable planet are all in our hands.
    — Illapa Sairitupac, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Humidity levels will be increasing throughout the day, but still bearable.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Backyard was packed two hours ahead of game time, and the overcast skies made for a more bearable pregame atmosphere.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Many proteins have significant regions where limited changes to their amino acid sequence are tolerable and other areas where even a slight deviation from the existing sequence inactivates the protein.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The leaves may only just be changing near you, and temperatures may still be tolerable without a jacket.
    — Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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