as in support
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as in nurturing
to supply with nourishment
a granola bar should sustain you long enough to last until lunch
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as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
sustained serious injuries in the car crash
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as in enduring
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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as in supporting
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
that old chair won't sustain your weight
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Recent Examples of sustaining
Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But that doesn’t mean sustaining a career as a successful executive is devoid of its own battles.
—Sam Adeyemi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
At the time of this report, the deputy is in stable condition after sustaining injuries related to the crash.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
With the rapid growth in these jobs, comes the challenge of sustaining the momentum.
—George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
As advertising budgets are cut by operators, retaining existing customers through effective engagement and loyalty programs becomes even more essential for sustaining business growth.
—Tommy Kearns, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key to sustaining both your business and your well-being.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Progressive challenges can keep users engaged over extended periods, sustaining their interest and participation.
—Tommy Kearns, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Role Of Leadership In Team Building Building and sustaining a high-performance team starts with leadership.
—Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But that doesn’t mean sustaining a career as a successful executive is devoid of its own battles.
—Sam Adeyemi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
At the time of this report, the deputy is in stable condition after sustaining injuries related to the crash.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
With the rapid growth in these jobs, comes the challenge of sustaining the momentum.
—George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
As advertising budgets are cut by operators, retaining existing customers through effective engagement and loyalty programs becomes even more essential for sustaining business growth.
—Tommy Kearns, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key to sustaining both your business and your well-being.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Progressive challenges can keep users engaged over extended periods, sustaining their interest and participation.
—Tommy Kearns, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustaining
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The other cast members will be going to show their support.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The goal of the Family Place Libraries program is to encourage libraries to be a family-friendly environment and transform them into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the context of a season, enduring poor results early on—like the recent away defeat against Lille in the Champions League—could bring the side back down to earth, offering some key learnings and fuelling an upswing in form for the business end of the campaign.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In this digital era where bespoke touches are the norm, such refinement not only delights but also deepens connections and fosters enduring loyalty.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, appeared in public on Friday to announce Iran will continue supporting its regional proxies against Israel despite them coming under unprecedented attack and pressure.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Yet, supporting female entrepreneurs is just one piece of the puzzle.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Its high proof gives it enough backbone to stand up to sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a rich, satisfying Manhattan.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Remember, the key to truly satisfying success lies in not only managing the urgent, but also investing time and energy in what truly matters in the long run.Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The exception has been in Hollywood and the media, where major media companies have been undergoing multiple rounds of layoffs.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The financial services sector—including banks, wealth management firms and insurance providers—is undergoing groundbreaking transformation fueled by rapid technological advancements.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The crowd moved slowly because of its size, with some cyclists carrying the Chinese flag and some people sleeping on the ground in a park after arriving in Kaifeng, according to photos and videos shared with NBC News.Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Sustaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustaining. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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