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as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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Recent Examples of sustain
No great power sustained as dominant a position over its neighboring region as the United States did during most of the twentieth century.
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
The 911 call triggered officers to arrive at the home where the rapper, real name Kenneth Bailey, fled the scene and sustained a fatal injury in the process.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Dmitry Kulikov’s upper-body injury sustained five games after that has magnified his value even more.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Investigators then found a woman, later identified as Eads, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, per WOWT.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
The 911 call triggered officers to arrive at the home where the rapper, real name Kenneth Bailey, fled the scene and sustained a fatal injury in the process.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Dmitry Kulikov’s upper-body injury sustained five games after that has magnified his value even more.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Investigators then found a woman, later identified as Eads, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, per WOWT.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
Verb
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The filmmaker collective and independent production company is focused on nurturing new and emerging talent globally.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Developing healthier ways to feel valued — such as through positive reinforcement, building self-esteem or fostering emotional support networks — can gradually help replace the need for drama with more stable and nurturing sources of validation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One carrot has only minor cuts and bruises, but the other undergoes emergency surgery.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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In July 2020, the Perseverance rover underwent a 200-day, 300-million-mile journey to reach Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Out of the privation, the challenge, and the censure of slavery and the unfulfilled promise of post-Reconstruction justice, Black musicians embraced experimentation and innovation, ingenuity and joy, and a multigenerational call and response speaking truth to power that endures to the present day.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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One in three women endures menstrual migraines and the headaches impact women in all life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum and through menopause.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Green hydrogen can replace grey hydrogen to carry energy in chemicals and refining processes, while it is used as a reductant to remove oxygen from iron ore during steel production.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The bag is comfortable to carry and made from a durable nylon fabric that can withstand heavy gear.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the same time the coastals have come in, Nashville has experienced a significant changing of the guard in the last year with all three majors installing new leadership.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Another space that sparks creativity is a quirky restaurant or dive—experiencing a new dish fills me with gratitude and an urge to explore more, which opens my mind to fresh ideas and innovative planning personally and professionally.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The survey, conducted in late March among 1,500 voters, found that, while 83% of Democrats support financial assistance to Kyiv, 79% of Republicans oppose it.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The organization supports the youth of St. Thomas through basketball mentorships.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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