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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
And then there’s star winger Matthew Tkachuk, who missed the final 25 games of the regular season with an apparent groin injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off in mid-February.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Many businesses, particularly in professional services, face the challenge of preserving their culture, maintaining service quality, and sustaining growth during leadership transitions.
—Louis Grassi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
After 1,263-Day Wait (Exclusive) The dog had sustained a serious and deeply infected wound, which the rescue team believes was caused by a surgical cone left on for far too long.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 11 June 2025
Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.
—Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Many businesses, particularly in professional services, face the challenge of preserving their culture, maintaining service quality, and sustaining growth during leadership transitions.
—Louis Grassi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
After 1,263-Day Wait (Exclusive) The dog had sustained a serious and deeply infected wound, which the rescue team believes was caused by a surgical cone left on for far too long.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 11 June 2025
Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.
—Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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This attachment to nurturing a film culture and not buying into more generalized programming practices sees the festival eye not only glitzy Cannes entries fresh out from the Croisette, but also films that have played for almost a year within the circuit.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Downstairs, with a vibrant backdrop of graphics and art that celebrate past and present student-athletes, the first-floor cafe and community spaces are open to all, nurturing cross-campus connections.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Alongside the navy, Taiwan’s coast guard is undergoing modernization.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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Cornelius believes that more laws need to be passed for the safety of students, including having cameras in every special needs classroom and requiring that teachers undergo a psychiatric evaluation during the hiring process.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Importantly, farmland’s underlying value remains rooted in biological fundamentals: Crops continue to grow, and land productivity endures regardless of broader market cycles.—
Artem Milinchuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Not in a transactional sense, though synergy toward enduring economic growth would be plenty welcome.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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In the early days of the split, HBO Max will continue to carry live sports content, although that arrangement is subject to change.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Our report also indicates Leeds are not expecting to need to sell before July 1 in order to satisfy their PSR obligations.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Those nearby may experience road closures and smoky conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Remember: The skin on our necks is much thinner, so even if your face can tolerate these ingredients, baby steps around the neck are important.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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Lynch opened up a whole new space where ambiguity wasn’t just tolerated — it was embraced.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The unit supports multiplayer modes with two gun connectors, essential for Point Blank.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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