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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
Holding a model of the boat and channel marker in his hands, Alber testified about the impact of the crash, saying the girls who were sitting closest to the impact were more likely to sustain serious injuries.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Officials said a warming climate and milder winters allow ticks to remain active for longer periods of the year and expand their geographic ranges into areas that used to be too cold to sustain them.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
One rescue swimmer sustained minor injuries during the operation, but received treatment and is also expected to recover.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Officials said a warming climate and milder winters allow ticks to remain active for longer periods of the year and expand their geographic ranges into areas that used to be too cold to sustain them.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
One rescue swimmer sustained minor injuries during the operation, but received treatment and is also expected to recover.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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Composer Edward MacDowell and pianist Marian MacDowell established the program to nurture the arts by providing exceptional creative individuals with an inspiring environment to produce enduring works of the imagination.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing 2026 season, struggling with inconsistency despite high expectations.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The pressure is already building, not because anyone is choosing to merge the systems but because people are starting to carry insights from one AI into the other.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The diamonds finally arrived in April 2026, carrying a significance that went far beyond the finished stones themselves.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Unlike Magazine Dreams, the modest but satisfying Test avoids the lurid descent into violent psychodrama that swerved into hallucinatory Taxi Driver territory and undercut that film’s integrity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Each season is a slow burn that builds episode by episode into an absorbing, satisfying whole.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Just nine of the 26 players have experienced Ghana’s club system at some point, while eight come from the diaspora, born in countries including the Netherlands, England and France.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Days later, Major League Baseball issued a warning to the players stating that similar behavior will not be tolerated in the future.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Create an inner and outer sanctuary that supports your emotional needs.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Mangione’s lawyers had faced a deadline Thursday to provide prosecutors with information to support the emotional disturbance claim.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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