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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
The Germany international sustained the injury in Bayern’s quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday just before half time, following a collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The assaulted officer sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by the Phoenix Fire Department, according to Fernandez.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
The man sustained critical injuries but the woman had non-life-threatening injuries.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
The buzz at the conference comes from the conviction that the work matters and that progress continues, sustained by an optimism that no nonscientist could undo.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The assaulted officer sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by the Phoenix Fire Department, according to Fernandez.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
The man sustained critical injuries but the woman had non-life-threatening injuries.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
The buzz at the conference comes from the conviction that the work matters and that progress continues, sustained by an optimism that no nonscientist could undo.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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The track also has an on-site technology college that is helping nurture the next generation of motorsport engineers.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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This area, known for its swampy soul vibe and original music, has nurtured multiple generations of successful Music City performers, including Gretchen Wilson and Eric Church.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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The Bayern Munich midfielder has had a long road to recovery, too — 70 to 80 rehab sessions — since undergoing knee surgery on January 30.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The process to get a promotion at work is undergoing a dramatic transformation with AI driving the change.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The couple hasn't tied the knot, yet their nearly two-decade relationship has endured more than most marriages.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Beyond the West Coast, Florida’s luxury market also endured a turbulent year.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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This level carries a monthly charge of €14.99 or €149 per year.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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By comparison, in 2020, Joe Biden carried the same age group by a much wider margin, winning 61 percent to Trump's 36 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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To satisfy presidential demands, field offices are directed to meet new daily arrest quotas—75 arrests per office—raising agency-wide targets to 1,200–1,500 arrests per day, up from only about a few hundred.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Chickpea Cookie Dough Chickpea cookie dough is high in protein and sure to satisfy a craving for sweetness.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Some people experience organ damage due to obesity alone, others remain healthy for years, even lifelong.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Texas experienced a large outbreak this year, with 753 cases reported since January.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Editor's note: Travel and accommodations for this article were partially supported by Tourism New Brunswick.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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At the same time, as AI becomes more advanced and companies begin to more deeply integrate the technology into their operations, costs should start to come down, supporting profit margin expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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