sustentation

noun

ˌsə-stən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce sustentation (audio)
Definition of sustentationnext
1
as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition argues that a new toll is needed to pay for the long-term sustentation of the city's bridges

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2
as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state the all-important sustentation of Mount Vernon, Monticello, and other national treasures

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  1. maintenance
  2. preservation
  3. preserving
  4. conservation
Noun
  • This gives it a homier feel without the weight or maintenance of actual tile.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Consumers may need to weigh price against factors like car age and mileage — and the potential for costly repairs and maintenance, experts said.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of maintenance
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  • The country is more vulnerable to an oil slump than many other producers, making its defense of prices and preservation of OPEC’s relevance a priority.
    — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The property now has a preservation easement on it, which requires the owner to maintain the historic property.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of preservation
Noun
  • There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
    — Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Definition of preserving
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  • The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for The Nature Conservancy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for the Nature Conservancy.
    — Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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