sustained

adjective

sus·​tained sə-ˈstānd 

: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged

sustained winds

providing sustained support

sustained applause

sustained flight

They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.

—Marcy Scott

This degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.

—Tracy A. Turner

Examples of sustained in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By fostering an inclusive culture and rejecting discriminatory practices, the firm not only enhances its organizational integrity but also positions itself for sustained financial success, setting a benchmark for others in the industry. —Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

Russian troops have continued sustained attacks in the Pokrovsk area of Donetsk in recent weeks, and have launched aerial assaults against Ukrainian cities, even while discussions with the US continue. —Anna Chernova and Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025

Beyond personalities, sustained space exploration reflects our history of business-government partnerships. —Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025

Winds look to be slightly more elevated today, with sustained winds around 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph at times. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sustained

• self-sustained
• sustained-release
• sustained yield

Rhymes for sustained

• appertained
• ascertained
• entertained
• overstrained
• preordained
• unconstrained
• unexplained
• unrestrained
• abstained
• arraigned
• attained
• bloodstained