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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
The worker who was in the bucket truck at the time of the incident sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
He had been sidelined since mid-February after sustaining an apparent groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off and missed the final 25 games of the regular season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
But this time, the target is not a fragile ideological bloc sustained by fear and subsidies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
One child who had sustained a head injury before the strikes took place died in the evacuation, the religious authority said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
He had been sidelined since mid-February after sustaining an apparent groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off and missed the final 25 games of the regular season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
But this time, the target is not a fragile ideological bloc sustained by fear and subsidies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
One child who had sustained a head injury before the strikes took place died in the evacuation, the religious authority said.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
Verb
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Light: Growth mindset, balanced, adaptable, nurturing, unconditional love.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Homecoming’s greatest strength lies in its ability to nurture and uplift a community.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The landscape of network security is undergoing a significant transformation.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The helicopter destroyer is undergoing conversion into Japan's first aircraft carrier since World War II.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Never underestimate a woman’s ability to endure pain.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One that carries more weight with the context of the previous episode, in which Gibbs discovered that his VA support group leader was Sandman, a deadly sniper the team has been hunting since the pilot.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Loading media onto the watch, even basic offline maps, is such a hassle that even Apple has resigned itself to the fact that most people will end up carrying their phone instead.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As more than 100 wildfires burn across Florida, much of the state is experiencing a drought.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Large swaths of Portugal, Spain, parts of France, and Italy experienced a massive power outage around 11:40 am (Lisbon time) on April 28.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some are bred to tolerate warmer or colder temperatures.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Treat divergence not as something to tolerate but as a strategic asset.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Powertec’s equipment, designed by those who use it, supports lifting up to 1,000 pounds, which is significantly higher than the industry standard.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Maryland Matters is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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