1
as in nurturing
to supply with nourishment
a granola bar should sustain you long enough to last until lunch
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2
as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
sustained serious injuries in the car crash
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3
as in enduring
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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4
as in supporting
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
that old chair won't sustain your weight
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Recent Examples of sustaining
Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, Colton escaped with only minor smoke exposure, and the house remained largely intact, with only a rug sustaining damage.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Those challenges were well worth it for the reward of creating a book that is very much about my belief in the sustaining power of community and connection.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Their offensive line is not sustaining blocks long enough at the point of attack on some runs, then failing to secure second-level blocks on others.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Space agencies and private companies are working to bridge the gap between imagination and possibility, developing new life-support systems, medical technologies, and spacecraft capable of sustaining humans beyond Earth’s orbit.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died after sustaining injuries in a fall last month, his family confirmed Thursday, sparking an outpouring of grief across the music community.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Richardson’s injury wasn’t the only unusual pregame incident the Colts experienced, with cornerback Charvarius Ward sustaining a concussion after colliding with a teammate during warmups.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Armstrong was placed on IR earlier this week, after sustaining a hamstring injury in the loss to Carolina.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Quarterback Bryce Young led three scoring drives in the first three quarters, but he was forced to leave the game after sustaining a right ankle injury just before the fourth quarter.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, Colton escaped with only minor smoke exposure, and the house remained largely intact, with only a rug sustaining damage.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Those challenges were well worth it for the reward of creating a book that is very much about my belief in the sustaining power of community and connection.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Their offensive line is not sustaining blocks long enough at the point of attack on some runs, then failing to secure second-level blocks on others.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Space agencies and private companies are working to bridge the gap between imagination and possibility, developing new life-support systems, medical technologies, and spacecraft capable of sustaining humans beyond Earth’s orbit.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died after sustaining injuries in a fall last month, his family confirmed Thursday, sparking an outpouring of grief across the music community.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Richardson’s injury wasn’t the only unusual pregame incident the Colts experienced, with cornerback Charvarius Ward sustaining a concussion after colliding with a teammate during warmups.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Armstrong was placed on IR earlier this week, after sustaining a hamstring injury in the loss to Carolina.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
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Two of Spain’s leading film schools — Madrid’s ECAM and Catalonia’s ESCAC — receive Honorary Spikes this year for their role in nurturing new talent.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Private equity firms are notorious for streamlining operations, maximizing margins, and reselling companies for profit, not for nurturing long-term brand legacies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of who was responsible for the crowd’s behavior — and contrary to university spokesperson Lewis saying there were no injuries — students in attendance reported experiencing bruises, cuts, breathing problems and asthma attacks and witnessing others seriously bleeding.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Caldwell Presbyterian Church, which is also working with DreamKey, is converting an on-site building into Easter’s Home, 21-units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Though Curry's more realistic rendition of Pennywise has proven to have enduring cultural staying power, Bill Skarsgård has made the role his own over the past decade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Ludacris’ Back for the First Time album, VIBE spoke with Bangladesh about the backstory behind his introduction to Ludacris, the making the album, how its release impacted his own life, and its enduring legacy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While there has been vocal backlash and criticism of De Niro’s remarks, people have also shared posts on social media supporting his comments.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aging can also contribute, as the supporting tissues of the anal canal naturally weaken over time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There's something satisfying about cleaning windows and getting a streak-free finish.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s something satisfying about the victim-less crime.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SaaS, rental, and leasing The business model for CAE software worldwide is undergoing a major transformation.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Another local destination, Grayson SkatePark at the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center has been undergoing improvements and is slated to reopen sometime this fall.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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