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Recent Examples of sustenance
Where to Eat Meals on Le Grand Tour are far more than sustenance; their narrative experiences.
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Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Anastasia Palulis, 38, and Robert Palulis, 48, were charged with 22 misdemeanor counts under New York's agriculture and markets law of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
All were prepared to face the brutality of the Israeli soldiers for the sake of some sustenance.
—Ahmed Dader
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The nearby Prince of Pierogi restaurant, run by Poland native Krzysztof Krol, provides picnic sustenance.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Anastasia Palulis, 38, and Robert Palulis, 48, were charged with 22 misdemeanor counts under New York's agriculture and markets law of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
All were prepared to face the brutality of the Israeli soldiers for the sake of some sustenance.
—Ahmed Dader
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The nearby Prince of Pierogi restaurant, run by Poland native Krzysztof Krol, provides picnic sustenance.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustenance
Noun
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Here’s a look all the new food and drink spots that are opening in 2026 or have announced plans to do so.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Right now, save up to 75 percent to spend less time on the prep and more time focusing on the food.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the top of the year, a $125 million beach nourishment project will be complete, doubling the size of several beaches like Upham Beach and Sunset Beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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After providing the dogs with nourishment and medical treatment, the rescuers move the pets to one of the organization's shelters.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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