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as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters
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as in verifiable
capable of being proven as true or real
has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document
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as in endurable
capable of being endured
the general didn't think that such heavy casualties could be sustainable for much longer
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Recent Examples of sustainable
Meta Having lived through a prior tech bubble, Corning is familiar with the narrative that's emerging in parts of the market, with skeptics questioning whether all of this building turns into new, sustainable businesses.
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Meaningful and sustainable strategies will emerge through collaborative problem-solving with all stakeholders and through advocacy with our state representatives for our district’s financial needs.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Given that large observatories need lots of power to run computers, instruments and support systems, all in a remote location, having solar panels allows the process to be more sustainable and harvest the resources already there in the area.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The implementation of sustainable solutions in the mobility of the future and an electrified industry requires highly efficient development processes and a global supply chain in order to realise new ideas after development.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Meaningful and sustainable strategies will emerge through collaborative problem-solving with all stakeholders and through advocacy with our state representatives for our district’s financial needs.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Given that large observatories need lots of power to run computers, instruments and support systems, all in a remote location, having solar panels allows the process to be more sustainable and harvest the resources already there in the area.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The implementation of sustainable solutions in the mobility of the future and an electrified industry requires highly efficient development processes and a global supply chain in order to realise new ideas after development.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
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Others said that the shooting is seemingly an extreme case and that charges might have been justifiable.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries.—
Miranda Sheild Johansson,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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This insistence on verifiable evidence marks a turning point in how veterinary medicine interacts with technology.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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In an era where visibility is easy but legitimacy is rare, being verifiable is what separates influence from facade.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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That's not a just, endurable peace.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 Aug. 2025
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Waiting for the movie to come to Racine, Wisconsin, didn’t seem endurable.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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While these are perfectly valid reasons to transfer, they should be framed in the most demonstrable and specific terms in the essay.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The focus is shifting, however, from marginal productivity gains to demonstrable ROI.—
Aslesha Mehta,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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The answer, supported by 20 years of empirical data, is hiding in plain sight.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fryer is a professor of economics at Harvard University, whose research combines economic theory, empirical evidence and randomized experiments to help design more effective government policies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Given the Restaurants are all in various stages, the timelines for each are not confirmable at this time.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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