as in sustainable
capable of being endured
a flu shot is never pleasant, but I find the momentary pain entirely endurable
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Recent Examples of endurable
That's not a just, endurable peace.
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NBC news, 17 Aug. 2025
Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Those intimate pauses are more endurable than the film’s particularly unfunny comic centerpiece, in which the men venture into a nightclub to meet with a generic, coke-addled magnate.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
His comments come as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman brokered a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week in Riyadh to devise an endurable end to the war in Ukraine.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
But Russo understands the appeal, even the necessity, of those absurd affections that exceed all reason and make the travails of human life endurable.
—Ron Charles, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
To battle the latter is the inclusion of a chamois, or a seat pad, which provides an extra layer of comfort and padding under the sit bones to make your ride more endurable and your training that much better.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022
Becoming more endurable may or may not.
—Greg Presto, Men's Health, 14 July 2022
NBC news, 17 Aug. 2025
Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Those intimate pauses are more endurable than the film’s particularly unfunny comic centerpiece, in which the men venture into a nightclub to meet with a generic, coke-addled magnate.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
His comments come as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman brokered a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week in Riyadh to devise an endurable end to the war in Ukraine.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
But Russo understands the appeal, even the necessity, of those absurd affections that exceed all reason and make the travails of human life endurable.
—Ron Charles, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
To battle the latter is the inclusion of a chamois, or a seat pad, which provides an extra layer of comfort and padding under the sit bones to make your ride more endurable and your training that much better.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022
Becoming more endurable may or may not.
—Greg Presto, Men's Health, 14 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurable
Adjective
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Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Compassion can flow freely, while boundaries keep that kindness sustainable.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Clear, blue skies and tolerable temperatures are enveloping the Pharmalot campus this morning, where the official mascots are snoozing here and there after hunting for breakfast and keeping neighbors at bay.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Regular, high doses of vitamin C, especially above the tolerable upper limit of 2,000 mg per day, can lead to serious side effects such as kidney stones, gastrointestinal issues, and complications in people with certain medical conditions.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The county park is open through the last week in May and is closed for the summer months until Labor Day weekend, so visit while the weather is still bearable.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Was there ever a calm sea for children who could not or would not be molded into an acceptable shape, who did not fit nicely into the safe and inclusive part of the bell curve?—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dort was a first-team All-Defensive selection last season with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of acceptable physical play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Endurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurable. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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