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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
This could create sustainable revenue streams without compromising integrity.
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Jessica Yellin, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025
Orange County’s Vision 2050 — a comprehensive plan years in the making, shaped by community voices and aimed at creating a more livable, sustainable future — is now in legal limbo.
—Haley Busch, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Perhaps a fish farm is the most environmentally sustainable method for producing healthy food.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
In an industry constantly in search of the next big thing, often rendering the idea of artistry disposable, Gartland has thrived, carving out an identity while honing her craft methodically over time, building a sustainable and career.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Yellin, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2025
Orange County’s Vision 2050 — a comprehensive plan years in the making, shaped by community voices and aimed at creating a more livable, sustainable future — is now in legal limbo.
—Haley Busch, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Perhaps a fish farm is the most environmentally sustainable method for producing healthy food.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
In an industry constantly in search of the next big thing, often rendering the idea of artistry disposable, Gartland has thrived, carving out an identity while honing her craft methodically over time, building a sustainable and career.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
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In light of these events, the stock’s descent below $5 seems justifiable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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To some, his grievances are universal and justifiable.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Their bank could then send back an identifier (different for each request, of course, so that your Tea-ID and your Walgreens-ID would be different) and a verifiable credential attesting to the fact that the user is over 18.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This verifiable intelligence also empowers brands to move beyond generic claims and take concrete action toward sustainability.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
1 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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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
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Cultivating robust data strength is essential for driving demonstrable business outcomes in today's competitive landscape.—
Kamal Janardhan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Regular updates, transparent communication and demonstrable wins keep stakeholders invested throughout the journey.—
Kerry Brown,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Emotions and instincts cannot substitute empirical demand validation.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The president's allegation that crime in Washington, D.C., is out of control is contradicted by empirical evidence.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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