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Recent Examples of sustenance
That diligence paid off, and on Main Street, businesses were quickly up and running, providing us with resources and sustenance.
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Erin Austen Abbott, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Every human culture known to science has some form of dance – remarkable for something that, on face value, does not satisfy any basic need for sustenance or procreation.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Picture yourself at the outset of a long road trip or backpacking journey, with nothing but a small amount of gear and some ideas for generating money and sustenance along the way.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Marine microbes such as bacteria and phytoplankton form the foundation of ocean food webs, providing sustenance for creatures ranging from zooplankton to whales and supporting fisheries that feed billions of people.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Erin Austen Abbott, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Every human culture known to science has some form of dance – remarkable for something that, on face value, does not satisfy any basic need for sustenance or procreation.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Picture yourself at the outset of a long road trip or backpacking journey, with nothing but a small amount of gear and some ideas for generating money and sustenance along the way.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Marine microbes such as bacteria and phytoplankton form the foundation of ocean food webs, providing sustenance for creatures ranging from zooplankton to whales and supporting fisheries that feed billions of people.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustenance
Noun
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The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beach replenishment projects scheduled last year were put on hold after officials said federal funding was not available for beach nourishment projects.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm and the Shimmer Pop Clip-On Lip Gloss are two lip formulas designed for on-the-go nourishment with a pop of color for good measure.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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