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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
argues that a new toll is needed to pay for the long-term sustentation of the city's bridges
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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
the all-important sustentation of Mount Vernon, Monticello, and other national treasures
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustentation
Noun
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These decks require repair, renovations and ongoing maintenance, Dublinski said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025 -
According to WalletHub, Texas is ranked in the Top 10 best states to drive in the U.S. The study compared all 50 states on 31 different key metrics, focusing on: cost of vehicle ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and their maintenance.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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After extensive planning and community involvement, the Oceanside City Council adopted a specific plan in 2009 that outlined the creation of parks, the preservation of natural habitats, and the construction of civic, commercial and residential facilities within the property.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Note these positive words: create, trust fund, preservation.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Amid the blitz of conservation efforts and research focused on the beloved bears, other animals in the same habitats have seen rises in population.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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The developments have drawn stark opposition from local residents and conservation groups, who conducted a media tour two weeks ago to dramatize the potential danger.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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