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Recent Examples of sustenance
Foods that are rich in fiber (think fruit, vegetables, and whole grains), as well as potatoes, bananas, and artichokes, are known to be desirable sustenance for probiotics in our systems.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Feb. 2025
For sustenance, there was One Potato Two, The Great Fry Company, Egg Roll and Etc. — and then, a McDonald’s followed closely by a Taco Bell.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Only then does the fungus finish the job, killing the ant and consuming it from the inside for sustenance as the parasite grows.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Child labor and street crime were rampant, with some youngsters turning to theft for sustenance.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Feb. 2025
For sustenance, there was One Potato Two, The Great Fry Company, Egg Roll and Etc. — and then, a McDonald’s followed closely by a Taco Bell.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Only then does the fungus finish the job, killing the ant and consuming it from the inside for sustenance as the parasite grows.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Child labor and street crime were rampant, with some youngsters turning to theft for sustenance.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustenance
Noun
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Craft cocktails like the Cloud Nine, Eclipse Martini and Sundown Spritz channel the sky-high ambience, while the food menu offers a range of trans-Pacific shareables, appetizers and entrees.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Of the agricultural land, a report published in the Journal of Science of Remote Sensing found around 80% of tree crops — such as olives and fruit trees — are likely damaged, as well as 65% of greenhouses used to grow food such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and strawberries.—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The gentle oil formula is ideal for more sensitive, dry scalps that might benefit from additional hydration and nourishment.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Cay Skin Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 with Sea Moss and Aloe Stem Cells This lip balm, created by supermodel Winnie Harlow, is formulated to offer sun protection while delivering hydration and nourishment to the lips.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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