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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
Travis County District Attorney José Garza’s office — elected in part on a promise to address wrongful convictions — ultimately agreed the original prosecution could not be sustained.
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Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition, center Kel’el Ware is questionable due to a strained right shoulder sustained during Sunday’s victory over the Pistons.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Ducks center Mikael Granlund returned after missing six games because of an upper-body injury sustained playing for Finland in the Olympic bronze-medal game.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Photos show thick smoke rising from the direction of the refinery after the government earlier said dozens were injured and damage was sustained in the area as a result of an Iranian drone attack.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
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Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition, center Kel’el Ware is questionable due to a strained right shoulder sustained during Sunday’s victory over the Pistons.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Ducks center Mikael Granlund returned after missing six games because of an upper-body injury sustained playing for Finland in the Olympic bronze-medal game.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Photos show thick smoke rising from the direction of the refinery after the government earlier said dozens were injured and damage was sustained in the area as a result of an Iranian drone attack.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
Verb
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Protect domestic rhythms to nurture your soul.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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As nurturing and life-giving as breastfeeding is, its long-term impact on breasts tends to get a bad rap.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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First introduced in the 1990s, the missile is undergoing life-extension programs intended to keep it operational into the mid-21st century, reports Army Recognition.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The venue is the first major entertainment addition to the next phase of development at Centennial Yards, which is undergoing a massive redevelopment.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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In these materials, applying an electric field aligns small electric charges within the crystal structure, reducing the scattering of heat-carrying vibrations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The charges Mountbatten-Windsor faces carry the possibility of a lifetime sentence.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nicolas Datiche | Lightrocket | Getty Images AI tools may also struggle with real-world nuances that experienced travel planners account for.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The city has experienced no incidents or safety concerns, according to an October letter from Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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For too long, Wyoming has been an outlier in tolerating extreme cruelty toward its wild carnivores.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Creatine works best through daily saturation, and protein may be better tolerated in a shake that contains carbs, fiber, and fat.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mahan, who recently entered the race and is supported by Silicon Valley leaders, has quickly raised millions of dollars, as have two independent expenditures committees backing his bid.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to a preliminary survey conducted by Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) this week, 81% of the Israeli public supports the Iran strikes, while 63% of those surveyed believe the campaign should continue until the Iranian regime falls.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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