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Recent Examples of sustenance
For in-flight sustenance, Manaker recommends packing wholesome snacks (think: nuts, seeds, and granola bars) to help maintain energy levels throughout the journey.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Stephen Glantz, 75, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with nine counts each of torturing, injuring or failing to provide necessary sustenance to an animal and neglect to impounded or confined animals, online records show.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
The British working class established high tea as a quick sustenance after the workday ended, frequently occurring at pubs on high tables (hence the name).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
Russia has turned to North Korea and Iran for sustenance, while Ukraine has turned to the West.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 19 June 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Stephen Glantz, 75, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with nine counts each of torturing, injuring or failing to provide necessary sustenance to an animal and neglect to impounded or confined animals, online records show.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
The British working class established high tea as a quick sustenance after the workday ended, frequently occurring at pubs on high tables (hence the name).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
Russia has turned to North Korea and Iran for sustenance, while Ukraine has turned to the West.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustenance
Noun
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If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For Red Circle Inn's general manager, Kyle Johnson, food is only part of the story.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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