survivable

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Recent Examples of survivable They’re usually installed a plane’s tail section, which is considered the most survivable part of the aircraft, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s website. Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 The crash of a small Alaska plane carrying 10 people was not believed to be survivable, authorities said after locating the wreckage. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for survivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
  • Jen Cole Wright is affiliated with the Charleston Climate Coalition, a 501c3 that advocates for a livable climate in the Lowcountry.
    Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
  • What downtown Tampa did not have was a livable and walkable district with many forms of entertainment and shopping, which currently ranges from grocery stores to high-end retail.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The hot tub helped make COVID-19 lockdowns more bearable and the water stored in the tub came in handy when Hurricane Helene cut off their water supply.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Not only does the fit-and-flare silhouette offer the best of both worlds, but the roomy flared hems are sure to make NYC commutes all the more breathable — and therefore, bearable — as temperatures continue to rise this spring and summer.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • During Trump’s first term, there was level of stock market volatility the administration didn’t find tolerable, Seydl said.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The tolerable upper intake level of magnesium is set for supplement consumption only, and should not exceed 350 milligrams daily.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025

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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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