as in support
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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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as in enduring
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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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
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The training package included in the contract is expected to prepare Polish crews and technical personnel for operating and sustaining the new fleet over its service life.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Gudas only played 56 games last season for the Ducks, missing time late in the season — and only playing in one of Anaheim’s six first-round playoff games — after sustaining a lower-body injury in March.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
What is difficult is sustaining them under pressure.
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Peter Doyle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Passengers Russo and Flanagan were pronounced dead at the scene, while Shirilla survived after sustaining several injuries.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
The council eventually approved allocating $20,000 to the town’s sustaining grant program and allowed applicants to amend their proposal to account for the increase funds.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Either way, both are excellent for sustaining energy throughout the day or before a workout.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Investigators determined the victim was Edgar Carlos Garcia, then 39, of Mexico, who died after sustaining fatal injuries during an altercation that took place inside the warehouse.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
These molecules could serve as the building blocks of more complex organic molecules, which are vital in the development and sustaining of life.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Gifford had to have a follow-up hip surgery after sustaining a fracture from being too physically active in her condition, People noted.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The training package included in the contract is expected to prepare Polish crews and technical personnel for operating and sustaining the new fleet over its service life.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Gudas only played 56 games last season for the Ducks, missing time late in the season — and only playing in one of Anaheim’s six first-round playoff games — after sustaining a lower-body injury in March.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
What is difficult is sustaining them under pressure.
—
Peter Doyle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Passengers Russo and Flanagan were pronounced dead at the scene, while Shirilla survived after sustaining several injuries.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
The council eventually approved allocating $20,000 to the town’s sustaining grant program and allowed applicants to amend their proposal to account for the increase funds.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Either way, both are excellent for sustaining energy throughout the day or before a workout.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Investigators determined the victim was Edgar Carlos Garcia, then 39, of Mexico, who died after sustaining fatal injuries during an altercation that took place inside the warehouse.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Too many nonprofits rely heavily on social platforms or short-term fundraising pushes instead of consistently nurturing donor relationships.
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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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According to her defense, Bland was experiencing hallucinations and believed she was being instructed to baptize her family members.
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Lessons from the Iran war could well influence future Emirati military acquisitions choices, but not its enduring diversification strategy, which this prospective Indian deal doubtlessly reinforces.
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Unlike the players, who must adhere to Wimbledon's famously strict all-white dress code—an enduring symbol of the tournament's tradition and prestige—celebrity and royal guests have long used the stands as a showcase for standout fashion moments.
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In a recent interview on PEOPLE in 10, Chloe opened up about supporting Halle at a screening for her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April.
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Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
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For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
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LaVine appeared in only 39 games last season after undergoing season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right hand.
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From the factory floor to the small business ledger, the tech ecosystem is undergoing a massive shift toward hyper-automation and deep data visibility.
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The obvious reading is that workers want the freedom to leave, so the finding becomes an argument for tolerating churn.
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The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.
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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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