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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
Expect seasonal, ecologically sustainable base ingredients that all influence natural sweetness.
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Melinda Newman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
The new yarn has applications especially in workout wear, as brands are looking for a more sustainable alternative to Spandex.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
In the energy sector, AI is accelerating research into renewable technologies, optimizing their deployment, and pushing us toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
As these vulnerabilities combine and compound, our economy will continue to plummet, forcing us to take on insurmountable debts that threaten our sustainable development goals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Melinda Newman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
The new yarn has applications especially in workout wear, as brands are looking for a more sustainable alternative to Spandex.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
In the energy sector, AI is accelerating research into renewable technologies, optimizing their deployment, and pushing us toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
As these vulnerabilities combine and compound, our economy will continue to plummet, forcing us to take on insurmountable debts that threaten our sustainable development goals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
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The Constitutional Court began the trial on Dec. 27 to review an impeachment motion that accused Yoon of violating his constitutional duty by imposing martial law with no justifiable grounds.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite this justifiable excitement the road toward comprehensive and pro-growth crypto regulation remains an uphill endeavor for crypto investors and enthusiasts.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Stick to apps with a transparent development team and verifiable functionalities.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The actor/director (and Broadway belter) has become a verifiable viral phenomenon after posting a video on Christmas Eve as a how-to on transforming your voice in 90 seconds.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Feb. 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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Third, with tech prices near record highs, there is the potential for the collapse of the AI story, as investors may revolt against endless rounds of spending without demonstrable increases in earnings or productivity.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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While there was never much debate about AI’s value-generating potential, this insight speaks volumes to its demonstrable, tangible value.—
Patrick (PJ) Jean,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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The importance of selecting the right tools can’t be understated, as more empirical and anecdotal evidence emerges about GenAI.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Read More: Why The Paranormal And Supernatural Continue To Fascinate Us A Message from Beyond Hough’s work so far has pieced together historical records and theoretical research — admittedly more speculative than empirical.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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