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surmountable

[ser-moun-tuh-buhl] / sərˈmaʊn tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
conquerable
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Although the hurdles are surmountable, the additional procedural requirements could hobble a fast-moving operation, current and former U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Ordeals, such as they are, tend to be minor and surmountable; notions that everything is lost amount of misunderstandings.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2024

And then, if that playoff gap isn’t more surmountable midweek, deal more players by Friday.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

State officials say those challenges are surmountable, pointing to studies showing that electric vehicles can save money over time thanks to lower fuel and maintenance costs.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

The hole where Airlock 1 used to be is huge, but surmountable.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir