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as in nurtured
to supply with nourishment
a granola bar should sustain you long enough to last until lunch
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2
as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
sustained serious injuries in the car crash
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as in endured
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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as in bolstered
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
that old chair won't sustain your weight
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Recent Examples of sustained
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday as the day will feature sustained westerly winds of between 8 and 18 mph, with gusts of up to 38 mph.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Investigators determined the fire started in the synagogue’s library, which sustained extensive damage, and the destruction continued toward the sanctuary, Felton said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Kurashev also sustained an upper-body injury in the game against the Penguins and is thought to be roughly five or six days behind Smith in terms of a return to the active roster.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Hart sustained what the team initially said was a groin injury, then groin and ankle injuries before settling on knee and ankle injuries.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
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However, this rugged coastline has nurtured an impressive surf culture and offers stunning vistas.—
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What needs to be nurtured and challenged within you, your partners, and the relationship?—
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
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So Skinny Pedro had experienced the pain of seeing his dream simultaneously realized and shattered.—
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Officials said the violence spread across several city blocks as agents endured four separate attempts to ram their convoy, including near an FBI facility where demonstrators tried to breach the perimeter before police restored order.—
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The legal wrangling comes after the administration and Republicans endured a bruising Election Day last week.—
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The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.—
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This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.—
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This was clearly an audience satisfied with the show, but the reviews were oddly negative.—
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Gross satisfied an itch with his move to Dortmund, playing in the Champions League across 66 appearances, which included a goal and 15 assists, but Brighton is his spiritual home.—
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
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In clinical trials, maca root has been described as safe and generally well-tolerated.—
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Let this be a warning that no attack on the exercise of religion — regardless of faith — will be tolerated in the Western District of Kentucky.—
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Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate.—
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustained. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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