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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
argues that a new toll is needed to pay for the long-term sustentation of the city's bridges
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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
the all-important sustentation of Mount Vernon, Monticello, and other national treasures
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustentation
Noun
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Plus, keeping up with maintenance is the best way to preserve your investment.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025 -
While gates might help boost property values and reduce traffic on their street, the couple said, the maintenance costs aren’t worth it.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beach preservation is another concern, one that the resort is mindfully addressing.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But for retirees focused on capital preservation, diversification, and peace of mind, the extra cost may be worth it.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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Hermitage Farm George Garvin Brown’s great-granddaughter, Laura Lee Brown, and her husband, Steve Wilson, have a history of using agriculture conservation easements to protect farmland in the Louisville region.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The resort partners with local organizations to support sea turtle conservation through habitat protection, education, and responsible tourism practices.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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