as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect my only sustenance on the long flight was a trashy novel I'd bought in the airport

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Recent Examples of sustenance 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 Weekday mornings, on the other hand, are about speed and sustenance. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sustenance
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Noun
  • All living Gaza hostages are now free 20 living hostages were returned to Israel by Hamas after being held in underground tunnels with little food, water, or medical care for two years.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Highlights include nature walks and hands-on activities led by science center educators, live music from several performers and food and drink from local vendors.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • Was there a genuine need within this yearning, as basic as nourishment?
    Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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