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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
The home, the place that women are repeatedly told will reward and sustain them, is not the refuge it’s supposed to be.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
The city's airport sustained what appears to be significant damage, according to the video, with water pouring from the roof of a terminal.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Jon Bon Jovi nearly quit music after sustaining a devastating vocal cord injury.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
God sustained her through grief and then college.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
The city's airport sustained what appears to be significant damage, according to the video, with water pouring from the roof of a terminal.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Jon Bon Jovi nearly quit music after sustaining a devastating vocal cord injury.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
God sustained her through grief and then college.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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Two of Spain’s leading film schools — Madrid’s ECAM and Catalonia’s ESCAC — receive Honorary Spikes this year for their role in nurturing new talent.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Private equity firms are notorious for streamlining operations, maximizing margins, and reselling companies for profit, not for nurturing long-term brand legacies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When puberty hits, nipples undergo distinct changes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Nov. 2025
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With Sam Leavitt forced to undergo season-ending foot surgery, Arizona State’s journeyman backup quarterback Jeff Sims enjoyed quite a redemptive moment Saturday.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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An enduring lover of power suits (and on a current high-fashion streak), Markle opted for a sleek black Armani suit at a recent event for Project Healthy Minds in New York, walking the carpet with her husband Prince Harry.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This year, a replica of the Seneca Chief, which carried Clinton in 1825, set out from Buffalo on the canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Myers had previously experienced three heart attacks in the last three years, Trice told the outlet.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is experiencing its own boom and is projected to attract 2,400 high-net-worth individuals in 2025, an 800% increase from 2024.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some cold-hardy plants tolerate a few light frosts, while other crops survive short periods of freezing weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Eating before or with your coffee can help your stomach tolerate coffee's acidity.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Chairwoman Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to support it, warning in a letter Monday that the company risks losing significant value if the deal fails and Musk opts to step down as chief executive.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Boone is currently on the international leg of his tour supporting his second studio album American Heart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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