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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
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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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The aircraft previously underwent final maintenance at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, before reentering operational service.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The beloved screen star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent two tracheotomy procedures but had recovered.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some, including President Donald Trump, have refused to rule out a recession occurring in 2025, while arguing that the country will have to endure short-term difficulties before seeing the benefits of the tariffs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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There were so many physical scenes and heavy emotions carried throughout.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The New York Helicopters chartered chopper, which was carrying a pilot, two adults and three children, fell into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, officials said during a press briefing.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 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
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From an operational standpoint, companies can also experience a significant decrease in administrative overhead, freeing up valuable resources and streamlining processes.—
Nick Rowe,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2015, Venezuela began to experience sudden declines in oil prices.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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The organization supports the youth of St. Thomas through basketball mentorships.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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