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
Peter Doyle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
His father operated multiple companies across different sectors, exposing him early to the mechanics of building and sustaining an enterprise.
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Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 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
After spending months helping immigrant families weather the economic fallout of federal immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities, Smitten Kitten is asking the community for help sustaining itself.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
According to the company, the T150 production line is designed for continuous ramp-up, and is capable of sustaining the current and future output levels of Ruta cruise missile family.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
19 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
What is difficult is sustaining them under pressure.
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Peter Doyle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
His father operated multiple companies across different sectors, exposing him early to the mechanics of building and sustaining an enterprise.
—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 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
After spending months helping immigrant families weather the economic fallout of federal immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities, Smitten Kitten is asking the community for help sustaining itself.
—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
According to the company, the T150 production line is designed for continuous ramp-up, and is capable of sustaining the current and future output levels of Ruta cruise missile family.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
Noun
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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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The reshaping of society by a small cadre of tech-billionaires whose actions are nurturing mass surveillance for marketing and political purposes, widespread technological unemployment, and a culture of misinformation and disinformation is clearly anti-democratic.
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How to transform these artworks into an exhibition nurturing a feminist and humane society?
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Many areas of Colorado are experiencing moderate to severe drought.
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Kennedy drew a comparison to passengers experiencing turbulence on a plane.
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For a population already enduring poverty, these double-punch earthquakes have struck at the worst possible moment.
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Euclid launched in 2023 on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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All proceeds to the sell-out show, which was simulcast on ESPN, benefited the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the MSG non-profit supporting children in need.
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Infantry attempting to move along the front, vehicle convoys transporting supplies, command posts coordinating operations, and artillery units supporting assaults are increasingly vulnerable to Ukrainian drone operators who can identify and strike targets with unprecedented speed and precision.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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The robot is currently undergoing sea trials aboard the Song Hang scientific research vessel.
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Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times.
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Leaving would mean becoming a beginner again, tolerating uncertainty and risking an imperfect decision.
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Spanish and French lavender varieties, in particular, are known for tolerating high temperatures the best.
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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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