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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
Those plaintiffs include groups that oppose violence against women and in schools in Peru, extend credit to women in rural Mexico and teach small farmers sustainable agricultural techniques.
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Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the U.S. shrimp industry is fully sustainable — one of the most sustainable in the world.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
Ahead of the announcement, Sartori said his personal criteria in assessing the work of the finalists ranged from creativity to a sustainable vision.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
The second phase was to include a sustainable ceasefire and full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and further hostage and prisoner release.
—TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
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Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the U.S. shrimp industry is fully sustainable — one of the most sustainable in the world.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
Ahead of the announcement, Sartori said his personal criteria in assessing the work of the finalists ranged from creativity to a sustainable vision.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
The second phase was to include a sustainable ceasefire and full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and further hostage and prisoner release.
—TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
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Given the demonstrated fan interest and commercial value of women's basketball, there's no justifiable reason to maintain this outdated format difference between the men's and women's tournaments.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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According to the Musk Watch DOGE Tracker designed by data analyst Brian Banks, the verifiable savings were about $11.7 billion as of April 1, including actual savings from contracts and real estate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The unicorn itself, however, became less and less likely as various horns, tusks, and antlers in such collections were more accurately attributed to verifiable species like narwhals, rhinos, gnus, and other species.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Apr. 2025
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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
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But for the past few weeks, it's made being trapped on the couch much more endurable, and even enjoyable, for me and my family.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
1 Apr. 2020
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The individual selected for this role will bring demonstrable experience, vision and leadership in the areas of: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the first instance, companies should conduct pilot programs and identify specific use cases where AI can deliver quick, demonstrable wins.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In such moments, Howie’s technique is empirical and precise, a verbal cinematography of acute agitation.—
Joshua Dubler,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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While there are no national statistics tracking the nationalities of workers in the industry, our empirical studies and ongoing field research indicate that most of today’s workers are from Mexico and Guatemala.—
Kathleen Sexsmith,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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