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

The system, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, is moving to the west at 6 mph. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Insurance is a risk mitigation product, and insurance carriers may choose not to renew with you in case of sustained catastrophes. — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The core is the development of high-temperature fuel cells, which are essential for meeting the intense, sustained power demands of heavy commercial airliners. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

This is contrary to Governor Kazuo Ueda’s belief that higher wages, energy and import prices will ensure sustained inflation and higher interest rates. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 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