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as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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Recent Examples of sustain
Whether Reza Pahlavi can sustain influence remains uncertain.
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Rebuilding an economy over rebuilding centrifuges or sustaining criminal enterprises.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Much later, under French rule in the late 1800s and in the decades of independence that followed, olive tree cultivation expanded even more—a tradition sustained largely by women, historically the family breadwinners.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
One officer sustained an injury during the incident and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Rebuilding an economy over rebuilding centrifuges or sustaining criminal enterprises.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Much later, under French rule in the late 1800s and in the decades of independence that followed, olive tree cultivation expanded even more—a tradition sustained largely by women, historically the family breadwinners.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
One officer sustained an injury during the incident and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
Verb
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Five years on, the incentive has proven transformative, driving studio expansion, nurturing talent and attracting a steady stream of high-profile international projects to French soil.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The president has been nurturing international relations, from currently hosting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary at the White House to a dinner last night with leaders from Central Asia.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the reception center, deportees undergo health screenings and receive vaccines.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a local veterinarian who undergoes expensive annual MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, said his premiums could double next year.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The red sole is a visible pain endured for the privilege of being seen enduring it.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The great mystery is whether every solution — every single possible fluid history that satisfies the Navier-Stokes equations — makes sense everywhere and always.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just about every corner of North America has experienced a super-sized helping of continentality in this winter’s weather.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, Roosevelt set out to create a press-savvy White House that didn’t just tolerate reporters but welcomed them.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Temperature and Humidity 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern landscapes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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