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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
That raised concerns about layoffs in an industry that has sustained significant downsizing in recent years as viewers and advertisers migrate to streaming options and social media platforms like TikTok.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran scrambled to appoint replacements as the nation sustained losses at the highest level.
—Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Detroit also got Isaiah Stewart back from a calf injury sustained on March 13.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Engagement across these positions may be either fleeting or sustained, but is not inherently superficial.
—Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran scrambled to appoint replacements as the nation sustained losses at the highest level.
—Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Detroit also got Isaiah Stewart back from a calf injury sustained on March 13.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Engagement across these positions may be either fleeting or sustained, but is not inherently superficial.
—Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustained
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Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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While not endangered, American woodcocks have experienced a population decline in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Banks and Macfadyen are both experienced comic actors, the latter assisted by retrofuturistic production design (red trenchcoats!—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lens endured an off night on Saturday and was well beaten by northern rival Lille 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The outlet shared that Bunnie left home at age 14 and later endured an abusive relationship until meeting Jelly Roll at a 2015 concert in Las Vegas.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Kiraly is not convinced the president’s budget proposal would lend enough support — even for the projects that Isaacman has personally bolstered.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The lineup is loaded, bolstered by South Carolina commit Bella Bourque (junior shortstop) and UMass commit Aniyah Bailey (junior catcher).—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Smith had some hot and cold moments, striking out eight while walking five in 3 2/3 scoreless innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City has had an earnings tax since the 1960s, but voters have been required to renew the tax every five years following a state ballot initiative in 2010.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Turmeric is generally well tolerated, especially when used as a cooking spice.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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Defense Secretary warned Russia that any attempt to damage critical underwater infrastructure will face serious consequences and will not be tolerated.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Cazzola said the removal of the original crosswalk carried symbolic weight for the LGBTQ community.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustained. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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