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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
In the subsequent decade the resort hosted Olympians and Hollywood stars, Bash said, but Clark was unable to sustain the sprawling facilities after facing tough financial times during and after the Great Depression.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Police found shell casings on the street in front of the house, and evidence found two homes sustained bullet strikes, documents said.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Marketing plays a crucial role in building and sustaining audience engagement across this diverse content slate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 July 2025
Below are the essential factors technology companies can prioritize to foster and sustain trust with their customers—an increasingly critical currency in today’s digital landscape.
—John Whittle, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Police found shell casings on the street in front of the house, and evidence found two homes sustained bullet strikes, documents said.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Marketing plays a crucial role in building and sustaining audience engagement across this diverse content slate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 July 2025
Below are the essential factors technology companies can prioritize to foster and sustain trust with their customers—an increasingly critical currency in today’s digital landscape.
—John Whittle, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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Now, Lyricist Lounge stands as a hip-hop legacy brand, one that encompasses a record label and events that nurture the underlooked growing world of rap enthusiasts.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Hacker Lab partnered with HP, Kaiser Permanente, SMUD, community colleges, local governments and more on projects that nurtured entrepreneurship in Sacramento.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The property has since undergone a $40 million renovation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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His departure also comes after the agency underwent a series of massive job cuts this year, ushered in by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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And, like Disney adults, their passion has endured.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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Software stocks have endured some broad selling pressure recently, but Fortinet was an extreme example as the cybersecurity leader dropped by over 20% Thursday.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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In turn, everyone in the community carries an innate sense of stewardship.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The chain carries outdoor apparel such as athletic shoes, swimwear and active wear for men and women, as well as sports equipment, hunting tools and camping furniture.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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What would need to happen for people to experience their leisure as being in no way connected to labor?—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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Last but certainly not least, beginning September 1, Krispy Kreme is giving fans a chance to win a trip to either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort to experience the magic and excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Those that tolerate high temperatures and drought to grow well in the South include Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) and ‘Provence’ French lavender (Lavandula x intermedia).—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels than many other houseplants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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The reinforcements will join French and Italian aircraft already supporting Spanish operations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Those supporting the commission included 72 percent of independents, 66 percent of Republicans and 61 percent of Democrats.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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