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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
And then there’s star winger Matthew Tkachuk, who missed the final 25 games of the regular season with an apparent groin injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off in mid-February.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Many businesses, particularly in professional services, face the challenge of preserving their culture, maintaining service quality, and sustaining growth during leadership transitions.
—Louis Grassi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
After 1,263-Day Wait (Exclusive) The dog had sustained a serious and deeply infected wound, which the rescue team believes was caused by a surgical cone left on for far too long.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 11 June 2025
Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.
—Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Many businesses, particularly in professional services, face the challenge of preserving their culture, maintaining service quality, and sustaining growth during leadership transitions.
—Louis Grassi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
After 1,263-Day Wait (Exclusive) The dog had sustained a serious and deeply infected wound, which the rescue team believes was caused by a surgical cone left on for far too long.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 11 June 2025
Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.
—Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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Downstairs, with a vibrant backdrop of graphics and art that celebrate past and present student-athletes, the first-floor cafe and community spaces are open to all, nurturing cross-campus connections.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This attachment to nurturing a film culture and not buying into more generalized programming practices sees the festival eye not only glitzy Cannes entries fresh out from the Croisette, but also films that have played for almost a year within the circuit.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Slaton underwent her skin removal surgery on Jan. 18.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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At about 250 pages, the plan is still undergoing final revisions.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Importantly, farmland’s underlying value remains rooted in biological fundamentals: Crops continue to grow, and land productivity endures regardless of broader market cycles.—
Artem Milinchuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Judy Garland are back on TV Oct. 12, 2015 The enduring success of the series, set in the frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, demonstrates how every new evolution of video consumption can unlock the value of beloved vintage titles.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.—
Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Our report also indicates Leeds are not expecting to need to sell before July 1 in order to satisfy their PSR obligations.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Those nearby may experience road closures and smoky conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Remember: The skin on our necks is much thinner, so even if your face can tolerate these ingredients, baby steps around the neck are important.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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However, violence, destruction and vandalism will not be tolerated in our city and those responsible will be held fully accountable.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Meta supports federal legislation that requires app stores to get parental approval whenever a teen under 16 downloads an app.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
18 June 2025
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The new platform was designed to be more intuitive and fashion-forward to better support textile industry users in compliance, product development, sourcing and education.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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