Synonyms for sustained
sus·tained

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1. sustainedadjective

   maintained at length without interruption or weakening

   "sustained flight"

   Synonyms:
   free burning

   Antonyms:
   noncontinuous, discontinuous

2. free burning, sustainedadjective

   (of an electric arc) continuous

   "heat transfer to the anode in free burning arcs"

   Synonyms:
   free burning

   Antonyms:
   discontinuous, noncontinuous

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1. List of paraphrases for "sustained":

   sustainable, supported, steady, continuing, continuous, lasting, continued, suffered, maintained, durable, constant, ongoing, persistent, argued, backed, incurred, underpinned, prolonged, protracted, enduring, continual, maintain

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1. Nita Lowey:

   I am astonished that three years into his administration, the president still does not appreciate the merits of sustained investments in diplomacy and development.

2. Greg McBride:

   The looming expiration of federal unemployment benefits without a clear-cut replacement threatens a chunk of consumer spending power that has sustained households and made its way back into the economy.

3. Robin Murray:

   Personally, I think it's much more important that people are educated, tobacco is legal, but we've seen the consumption plummet because there's been a sustained educational campaign.

4. United States:

   I do hope by being here with you, we can reassure you and The Ukrainian people, as well as our allies and partners in the region, that United States stands firm behind its commitments, we come to Taiwan at a very difficult and critical moment in world history. As( United States) President( Joe) Biden has said, democracy is facing sustained and alarming challenges, most recently in Ukraine. Now more than ever, democracy needs champions.

5. Kevin Ollie:

   I am pleased with arbitrator Mark Irvings ruling which found that The Huskies did not have just cause to terminate my contract, i wish to thank God and my family, whose grace sustained me over the last four years.