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
Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Debris fell in the city’s Ajban area, with 12 people of foreign nationality sustaining injuries including one Nepali national suffering a major injury.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
For Cobb, however, nurturing the environment and sustaining community go hand in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
It’s also claimed that the Type 31 program is a significant driver of economic growth across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom, sustaining 2,500 highly skilled jobs, with 1,250 directly employed at Babcock in Rosyth and a further 1,250 across the UK supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
As global temperatures rise, the freezing line where precipitation changes from rain to snow moves up the mountains, shrinking the area capable of sustaining a seasonal snowpack.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Donut Lab has also published another test conducted by VTT that evaluates the cell’s ability to operate safely after sustaining damage.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Exports have played a critical role in sustaining economic growth, stabilizing the currency, and supporting recovery following the economic crisis of 2022.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 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.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
And yet Kyoto is also a modern city with modern comforts, where people live and work amid the legacy of centuries, sustaining and sustained by a living heritage.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Debris fell in the city’s Ajban area, with 12 people of foreign nationality sustaining injuries including one Nepali national suffering a major injury.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
For Cobb, however, nurturing the environment and sustaining community go hand in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
It’s also claimed that the Type 31 program is a significant driver of economic growth across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom, sustaining 2,500 highly skilled jobs, with 1,250 directly employed at Babcock in Rosyth and a further 1,250 across the UK supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
As global temperatures rise, the freezing line where precipitation changes from rain to snow moves up the mountains, shrinking the area capable of sustaining a seasonal snowpack.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Donut Lab has also published another test conducted by VTT that evaluates the cell’s ability to operate safely after sustaining damage.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Exports have played a critical role in sustaining economic growth, stabilizing the currency, and supporting recovery following the economic crisis of 2022.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Your subtle 12th house and your nurturing 4th house are empowered by today’s Mercury-Jupiter trine.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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For Cobb, however, nurturing the environment and sustaining community go hand in hand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The systemic review included 28 observational studies with more than 86,000 participants who were followed for at least one year after experiencing a minor stroke.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Activities include seeing the filming locations of Cast Away, which follows Hanks as a FedEx analyst who becomes stranded on a deserted island after his plane crashes, as well as a experiencing captain’s dinner.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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His enduring dedication and consistent leadership contributed significantly to the growth of the NFL and influenced its identity.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The private nature of the concert, paired with McCartney’s enduring cultural influence, drew a mix of musicians, actors and industry figures—many of whom are rarely seen together in such a setting.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The United States Powered Paragliding Association and Experimental Aircraft Association have written letters supporting the ultralight pilots in their fight against the county airport, as cited in the documents under review for the FAA’s upcoming decision.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Curators pop up in famous artists’ biographies all the time, usually as handmaidens to the creator’s genius, opening a door to a gallery here or supporting a grant application there.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Light Mount's volume knob is easy to access and satisfying to use, a much more intuitive design than the volume roller on the pricier Dark Mount.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Serve it with rice and watercress for a complete, satisfying meal.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bisexuality was undergoing one of its periodic upticks.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto has been diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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