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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
Whether Reza Pahlavi can sustain influence remains uncertain.
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Rebuilding an economy over rebuilding centrifuges or sustaining criminal enterprises.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Much later, under French rule in the late 1800s and in the decades of independence that followed, olive tree cultivation expanded even more—a tradition sustained largely by women, historically the family breadwinners.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
One officer sustained an injury during the incident and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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Gentleness can return this afternoon, once the nurturing Moon mirrors healing Chiron.—
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The concept of the New Wave Fashion Awards was introduced last fall in a bid to turbocharge local creativity, nurture creative talent, and identify homegrown creative directors of tomorrow.—
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At the reception center, deportees undergo health screenings and receive vaccines.—
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Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a local veterinarian who undergoes expensive annual MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, said his premiums could double next year.—
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Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon who becomes a war hero after enduring some time in captivity in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp.—
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Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.—
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Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.—
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Art carries wellness benefits, as well.—
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
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The great mystery is whether every solution — every single possible fluid history that satisfies the Navier-Stokes equations — makes sense everywhere and always.—
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Just about every corner of North America has experienced a super-sized helping of continentality in this winter’s weather.—
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
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The shed can tolerate up to 6 inches of snow, prevents rainwater from pooling, and has engineered air vents that ensure optimal ventilation inside.—
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
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The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.—
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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