sustained

adjective

sus·​tained sə-ˈstānd 

: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged

sustained winds

providing sustained support

sustained applause

sustained flight

They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.

—Marcy Scott

This degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.

—Tracy A. Turner

Examples of sustained in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roughly 40 percent of advertisers were first-time Super Bowl participants, underscoring how aggressively companies are pursuing cultural visibility — even as many organizations still struggle to translate cultural moments into sustained growth. —Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026

If so, the medications could loosen the grip of an addiction temporarily, without inducing any kind of sustained sobriety. —Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026

Oats provide more cholesterol-lowering benefits, due to their beta-glucan fiber, while quinoa offers more protein and micronutrients for steady blood sugar and sustained energy. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026

Orlando has set itself apart from Las Vegas, Nashville, Austin, New York and other destinations through disciplined, sustained investment in tourism marketing. —Paul S. Mears Iii, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sustained

• self-sustained
• sustained-release
• sustained yield

Rhymes for sustained

• appertained
• ascertained
• entertained
• overstrained
• preordained
• unconstrained
• unexplained
• unrestrained
• abstained
• arraigned
• attained
• bloodstained