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as in nurturing
to supply with nourishment
a granola bar should sustain you long enough to last until lunch
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2
as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
sustained serious injuries in the car crash
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as in enduring
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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as in supporting
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
that old chair won't sustain your weight
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Recent Examples of sustaining
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
These particles, often generated as byproducts of the fusion reactions, play a crucial role in sustaining the plasma temperature and overall efficiency.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with senior lenders is pivotal for maintaining a company’s financial strength in a challenging market environment while also sustaining a consistent growth trajectory.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In last week's game against the Ravens, Goedert made his departure from the matchup after sustaining the knee injury in the fourth quarter.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Ferguson’s girlfriend tried to make a run for it and was nabbed after sustaining two gunshot wounds to her right thigh, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Players felt more comfortable replicating the effort and speed of a ‘normal’ game without fear of sustaining a long-term injury.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The starting safety for the Chicago Bears has been in concussion protocol since sustaining the injury in Week 5, and his move to IR will keep him out for at least four more games.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
For a species living on the edge, these peculiar contributions from nature prove to be lifelines, sustaining their existence against all odds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
McCaffrey played in four games this season before sustaining a season-ending PCL injury.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
These particles, often generated as byproducts of the fusion reactions, play a crucial role in sustaining the plasma temperature and overall efficiency.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with senior lenders is pivotal for maintaining a company’s financial strength in a challenging market environment while also sustaining a consistent growth trajectory.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In last week's game against the Ravens, Goedert made his departure from the matchup after sustaining the knee injury in the fourth quarter.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Ferguson’s girlfriend tried to make a run for it and was nabbed after sustaining two gunshot wounds to her right thigh, cops said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Players felt more comfortable replicating the effort and speed of a ‘normal’ game without fear of sustaining a long-term injury.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The starting safety for the Chicago Bears has been in concussion protocol since sustaining the injury in Week 5, and his move to IR will keep him out for at least four more games.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
For a species living on the edge, these peculiar contributions from nature prove to be lifelines, sustaining their existence against all odds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even the reported growth in support for mass deportations often comes down to how pollsters ask voters the question.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tracing its roots from Chicago’s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music’s enduring presence.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The agency’s new model is at the forefront of marketing innovation, but its values also contribute to satisfying outcomes.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketers have always focused on first satisfying functional needs before moving on to emotional ones.Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The landscape of sports video games has been undergoing a transformation over the years as major game titles continue to integrate women athletes.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The whitefish species have been more resilient, but have been undergoing their own declines in the past 20 years, fishery commission officials said.Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The secure communications bill was directed at the platforms providing the secure, end-to-end communications rather than the networks carrying the traffic.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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