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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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
Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
According to authorities, the typhoon has already had devastating impacts on many parts of Luzon — the Philippines’ most populous island — sustaining winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph (143 mph).
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who started the season off well before sustaining a knee ailment, will miss his sixth straight game.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.
—Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The employees exited the vehicle without sustaining any injuries.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The liquidity beacon, Bitcoin , lifted more than 2% after sustaining a 20% peak-to-trough pullback.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Isiah Pacheco won’t play Sunday after sustaining an injury late in last week’s win against Washington.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The teen bit the man twice and broke free without sustaining any physical injuries, officials said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
According to authorities, the typhoon has already had devastating impacts on many parts of Luzon — the Philippines’ most populous island — sustaining winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph (143 mph).
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who started the season off well before sustaining a knee ailment, will miss his sixth straight game.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.
—Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The employees exited the vehicle without sustaining any injuries.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The liquidity beacon, Bitcoin , lifted more than 2% after sustaining a 20% peak-to-trough pullback.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Isiah Pacheco won’t play Sunday after sustaining an injury late in last week’s win against Washington.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
The teen bit the man twice and broke free without sustaining any physical injuries, officials said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Five years on, the incentive has proven transformative, driving studio expansion, nurturing talent and attracting a steady stream of high-profile international projects to French soil.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The president has been nurturing international relations, from currently hosting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary at the White House to a dinner last night with leaders from Central Asia.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Recently, Japanese walking, a version of high intensity interval walking, has become a favorite among wellness seekers looking to amp up their walks without experiencing the impact of running.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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If your baby is experiencing any symptoms, call their pediatrician as soon as possible and seek treatment.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Whether viewed as a patriot who protected America or as the architect of an era of overreach, Cheney’s legacy remained one of lasting influence—a testament to the enduring force of political will.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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This recipe is the ultimate creamy and satisfying comfort food.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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One beneficiary may be the Catalan-language itself, also satisfying a yearning for authenticity, which is proving a major lure of both films and series.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But 2025 is undergoing a reckoning.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Adebayo missed his third straight game on Monday and Herro has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery in September.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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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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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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