SUSTAINED Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

sustained

verb

Definition of sustained

past tense of sustain

as in nurtured

to supply with nourishment a granola bar should sustain you long enough to last until lunch

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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 The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 The stock market is a function of more than presidential politics, as growth in tech stocks has sustained the broader market. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 But tariffs, which are import taxes that businesses often pass along to consumers, have also contributed to sustained higher prices in certain sectors — one of the most important issues for voters in the midterm elections. — Riley Beggin, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 The recipient reportedly had sustained a complete spinal cord injury. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 On Thanksgiving 1996, 80 percent of Knight’s body sustained second, third and fourth-degree burns. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 One first responder has sustained injuries, Kapszukiewicz said. — Lana Zak, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The Panthers opened the season 5-0 before starting quarterback Mason Heintschel sustained a season-ending ACL tear. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 This very serious injury was what was sustained by several riders after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, including two who required emergency brain surgery. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

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Parking was no more than $5 — that would be $10 today, after inflation — and the Dodgers nurtured the next generation of fans by offering free tickets to A students and a kids’ fan club that included six tickets for $2.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
As the youngest of four boys in a soccer-loving family, he was nurtured for moments like this one.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of nurtured

Verb

Today, it is widely known that coal miners of the 19th and early 20th centuries experienced ruthless exploitation and hazardous working conditions.

— Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
The bank ultimately experienced more than $40 billion of deposit outflows on March 9, 2023; management actually projected that requests would exceed $100 billion the following day.

— Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of experienced

Verb

The Ukrainian capital endured a noisy night as 21 ballistic missiles came in three waves, Zelenskyy said, smashing apartment buildings, energy facilities, a railway station and the Kyiv subway system, shopping malls and businesses.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
In the late ’70s and early ’80s, Lebanon endured an intense civil war.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of endured

Verb

Shares of Apple have jumped 26% year to date as the company has enhanced its artificial intelligence and cloud technology integrations and bolstered subscription revenue across its ecosystem.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
The absence of Karoline Vitto — who bolstered the curve representation last season in London — was palpably felt.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of bolstered

Verb

Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Snapping open and shut the phone satisfied some deep, restless urge, and the same was true for the rotational flourish of the wrist involved in opening and closing the knife.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfied

Verb

Drew Doughty had a goal and two assists, and Artemi Panarin added a power-play goal and an assist as the Kings beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Monday night.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
When presented with the findings, the Republican National Committee said the party hasn’t had enough time to fix the affordability crisis inherited from Democratic leadership.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of had

Verb

During captive-carry testing, engineers can assess equipment carried by an aircraft before proceeding to more demanding flight demonstrations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
The starting five that carried Atlanta to the playoffs last season — Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum and Onyeka Okongwu — returns.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of carried

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