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

All three together create the predisposition that converts to purchase, premium pricing, and sustained growth. —Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

The ruling comes amid sustained protests in Minneapolis following two fatal encounters involving federal agents. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026

Beyond fundraising, chefs emphasized that recovery depends on sustained community participation. —Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026

Europe aims to triple high-speed rail use by 2050 — a hugely ambitious target that will require massive and sustained expansion. —Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 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