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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
In 1906, Longyear founded the Arctic Coal Company and sought to build and sustain an industrial presence in the Arctic, with the eventual support of the U.S. government.
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Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The victim, a 41-year-old man, was close to the vehicle and had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Last week, doctors at Emory University Hospital, where Smith was initially declared brain-dead, turned off the machines that had been sustaining her organs—and finally returned her body to the care of her family.
—Christine Henneberg, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
The deal, which took two years to negotiate, halted decades of lawsuits over the harm federal dams had caused to the salmon that had sustained those tribes culturally and economically for thousands of years.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
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Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The victim, a 41-year-old man, was close to the vehicle and had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Last week, doctors at Emory University Hospital, where Smith was initially declared brain-dead, turned off the machines that had been sustaining her organs—and finally returned her body to the care of her family.
—Christine Henneberg, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
The deal, which took two years to negotiate, halted decades of lawsuits over the harm federal dams had caused to the salmon that had sustained those tribes culturally and economically for thousands of years.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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Last month, volunteers on Sanibel Island planted 500 red mangrove seedlings that had been nurtured by local residents over months, to help the community recover from recent storms.—
Christina Kelso,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Align with nurturing, empathetic individuals who will be there for you when Venus enters Cancer on July 30.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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At the end of last season, Finau underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The transit provider is currently undergoing a study to improve operations and achieve better rider satisfaction, according to a new release from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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PepsiCo’s portfolio evolved, profits endured and global impact deepened.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Latinas of all backgrounds have endured being typecast as a slutty Maria or subservient Lupe.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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Several of the stealth warplanes, the only ones capable of carrying the Pentagon’s most powerful bunker buster, headed west over the Pacific Ocean.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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On Sunday, two supertankers—each carrying up to 2 million barrels—turned back in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites raised fears of commercial shipping being targeted, Bloomberg reported.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Experts say these failures indicate that the plane could have experienced a catastrophic loss of hydraulic, electrical or engine power while airborne.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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There’s no way to experience everything Epic Universe has to offer in a day.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The monthly injection was poorly tolerated, but the ongoing phase 3 study is designed to improve side effects.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Adding native plants to existing garden beds is a simple way to boost curb appeal while supporting pollinators and improving soil health.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The social sector, including philanthropy and nonprofit providers, can support novel solutions and risk-taking, advocating for families, and providing direct services.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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