resistible

adjective

Definition of resistiblenext
as in controllable

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Recent Examples of resistible Neutrals have found Arsenal 2025-26 resistible. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026 But, in the second-to-last week of 1977, resistible force met movable object. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 Probably because, for many voters, The Whale was all too resistible. — Vulture, 10 Mar. 2023 This is a case of very resistible force meets immovable object. — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2020 Offense was a resistible force; defense was a movable object. — Berry Tramel, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2019 In that, Tuesday’s game sets up to be a classic collision between a moveable object and a resistible force. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Jan. 2018 The mini-banshees, which sell for $50, were resistible to Jeff Lange, who visited during a Pandora preview for annual passholders. — Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, 20 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistible
  1. controllable
  2. manageable
Adjective
  • Among the technologies still being developed are controllable generative fluids.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The electrical rig generates intense, controllable thermal energy without needing radioactive fuel.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of controllable
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  • NBCUniversal is a logical target, given that the company will be spun out from Comcast next year and thus would make for a much smaller and more manageable acquisition than the entirety of Comcast.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These areas have seen success with organic cultivation thanks to favorable soil conditions, low pesticide history and manageable pest pressure.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of manageable

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“Resistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistible. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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