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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
Beyond its beauty, your meadow also contributes to carbon storage and rainwater management, supporting a more sustainable ecosystem.
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Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
This blackcurrant-forward wine is a point of pride for the Cristaldi team, as it is featured in the 2026 USA Slow Wine Guide, which honors wineries that follow ethical and sustainable production practices.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Realizing this approach was an environmental and economic failure, the SWA was formed and tasked with creating a Master Plan for a regional, environmentally sustainable solid waste and recycling system.
—Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
As Connecticut looks to develop their program and examine sustainable state funding strategies, Li said, microtransit should offer different costs for on and off peak pricing and include employers in negotiations to help fund the services.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
This blackcurrant-forward wine is a point of pride for the Cristaldi team, as it is featured in the 2026 USA Slow Wine Guide, which honors wineries that follow ethical and sustainable production practices.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Realizing this approach was an environmental and economic failure, the SWA was formed and tasked with creating a Master Plan for a regional, environmentally sustainable solid waste and recycling system.
—Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
As Connecticut looks to develop their program and examine sustainable state funding strategies, Li said, microtransit should offer different costs for on and off peak pricing and include employers in negotiations to help fund the services.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
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Their frustration is justifiable.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The term midlist, in contrast, is reserved for new books for which publication seems economically justifiable but are not otherwise expected to become fast-selling bestsellers, and indeed, most new books end up being on the midlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In several cases, no verifiable matches were found.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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The former, which would prohibit defense contractors from using Claude in their government workflows, was annoying for Anthropic, but endurable.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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So maybe this is just an intriguing talking point more than anything scientifically demonstrable.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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His perspective reflects a broader shift in expectations, where credibility is no longer established through messaging alone but through demonstrable outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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These systems are key for assessing trajectory, guidance behavior, and reentry vehicle deployment, providing the empirical data necessary to certify the missile’s operational readiness.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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In practice, these companies also seem to be selling an empirical assessment of worker productivity, down to the minute.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director's position was made confirmable in 2006.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
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Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director’s position was made confirmable in 2006.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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