1
as in nurtured
to supply with nourishment
a granola bar should sustain you long enough to last until lunch
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2
as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
sustained serious injuries in the car crash
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as in endured
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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as in bolstered
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
that old chair won't sustain your weight
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Recent Examples of sustained
Even if a one-time shock dissipates, the damage households sustained in the interim can slow their progress for years.
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Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday as the day will feature sustained westerly winds of between 8 and 18 mph, with gusts of up to 38 mph.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Investigators determined the fire started in the synagogue’s library, which sustained extensive damage, and the destruction continued toward the sanctuary, Felton said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Kurashev also sustained an upper-body injury in the game against the Penguins and is thought to be roughly five or six days behind Smith in terms of a return to the active roster.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday as the day will feature sustained westerly winds of between 8 and 18 mph, with gusts of up to 38 mph.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Investigators determined the fire started in the synagogue’s library, which sustained extensive damage, and the destruction continued toward the sanctuary, Felton said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Kurashev also sustained an upper-body injury in the game against the Penguins and is thought to be roughly five or six days behind Smith in terms of a return to the active roster.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustained
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This penchant for mentorship has been a lifelong through line for Hampton, who herself was nurtured in fashion by her maternal grandmother — her Apo — who ran an organization called Fashion Arts & Youth Enterprise that taught young girls how to sew.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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But anyone who has nurtured a daydream, or told a self-protective lie, can empathize with her, and learn something true about themselves.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following earlier issues with its primary IMU, the mission switched to a backup unit that experienced accelerated wear, leaving MAVEN unable to fully rely on either system.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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This organization will repurpose them into burial outfits or keepsakes for moms who've experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Iranians have already endured one revolution whose promises withered.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their personal relationship ended after The Last Picture Show, but their working relationship endured.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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This was clearly an audience satisfied with the show, but the reviews were oddly negative.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gross satisfied an itch with his move to Dortmund, playing in the Champions League across 66 appearances, which included a goal and 15 assists, but Brighton is his spiritual home.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Crimson had seven total infractions, despite entering the matchup averaging less than six penalty minutes per game.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Country artists at the time did not transition into other genres, yet Taylor had success moving into pop music.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Still, the tolerability data, or how well patients tolerated Structure’s treatment, appeared to be worse than that of Eli Lilly’s pill.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustained. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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