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
Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This helps explain the S & P 500 churning to records without sustaining even a 3% pullback since May, placing valuations at cycle highs, while also creating room for disappointment or fatigue even if the Fed delivers as hoped .
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
But Somebody Somewhere took its exploration of empathy further, tackling subjects not often given space to exist on-screen—like the lingering effects of grief and the challenge of sustaining friendships as you age.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
As the Ravens were struggling to find a rhythm offensively in the first half, the defense made sure the Browns weren’t scoring points or sustaining drives.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Traveling together — relying on each other in new thrilling and challenging situations, and sharing the intense pleasures of discovery, as well as the humdrum hassles of the journey — has cemented what was already a profound and sustaining friendship.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
With the rising global demand for clean energy, the team stressed that tokamaks are vital to fusion, yet sustaining steady-state, high-parameter, long-pulse operation in fully superconducting designs remains a major challenge.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Gayot has been a key player in restoring a level of quality to the collection and developing a fresh look to the brand, a balance that’s cool and modern while sustaining the heritage and classic American appeal.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
If the Kingdom locks those reforms in while sustaining a realistic pace on its mega-projects and widening space for constructive debate, the payoff will extend far beyond its borders to a more stable and economically productive Arab region better able to compete in the world.
—Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) for major producers hover between $1,080 and $1,220 per ounce.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This helps explain the S & P 500 churning to records without sustaining even a 3% pullback since May, placing valuations at cycle highs, while also creating room for disappointment or fatigue even if the Fed delivers as hoped .
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
But Somebody Somewhere took its exploration of empathy further, tackling subjects not often given space to exist on-screen—like the lingering effects of grief and the challenge of sustaining friendships as you age.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
As the Ravens were struggling to find a rhythm offensively in the first half, the defense made sure the Browns weren’t scoring points or sustaining drives.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Traveling together — relying on each other in new thrilling and challenging situations, and sharing the intense pleasures of discovery, as well as the humdrum hassles of the journey — has cemented what was already a profound and sustaining friendship.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
With the rising global demand for clean energy, the team stressed that tokamaks are vital to fusion, yet sustaining steady-state, high-parameter, long-pulse operation in fully superconducting designs remains a major challenge.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Gayot has been a key player in restoring a level of quality to the collection and developing a fresh look to the brand, a balance that’s cool and modern while sustaining the heritage and classic American appeal.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
If the Kingdom locks those reforms in while sustaining a realistic pace on its mega-projects and widening space for constructive debate, the payoff will extend far beyond its borders to a more stable and economically productive Arab region better able to compete in the world.
—Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
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The program itself could be strengthened by nurturing alumni networks.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Yet on a modest homestead in the American South, a former nightclub manager named Matthew Gauger is quietly reviving that ethos and, in the process, nurturing a movement rooted in humility.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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These areas are not experiencing the same correction that pandemic boomtowns across the South are now facing after years of overheating, and demand for the limited supply available remains strong, keeping prices up.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In an era marked by a global epidemic of loneliness — so severe that, two years ago, our surgeon general issued a national advisory and countries such as France, Japan and the UK appointed Ministers of Loneliness — Israel’s enduring culture of mutual responsibility stood out.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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After being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars — plus enduring a lengthy trial — Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host had been the victim of corrupt judges and prosecutors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sweet almond, cucumber, flaxseed, broccoli, rice bran, rose hip, and radish oils are all present to deliver high-impact antioxidant power, barrier-supporting omega fatty acids, and the healthy radiance of someone who gets their daily serving of greens.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 1981, Redford established the Sundance Institute at the site aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, and other artists outside the mainstream Hollywood system.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s the time to upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The garden is satisfying to Ramona.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, the home furnishings industry was undergoing a major shift with the rise and demise of various direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Washington Wizards wing Bilal Coulibaly will be sidelined to begin the season after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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