as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
one of the few books published last year that is likely to have lasting significance
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as in surviving
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasting
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Like last year, leaders are also looking to secure lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Swishables' crisp flavors neutralize bad breath instantly, giving you lasting confidence during close conversations, post-lunch meetings, dates and beyond.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Adjective
An extrait is a fragrance with the highest concentration of scent, which typically follows with major projection and incredible lasting powers.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Like last year, leaders are also looking to secure lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
The effect intensifies further north, lasting for days or even months.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Swishables' crisp flavors neutralize bad breath instantly, giving you lasting confidence during close conversations, post-lunch meetings, dates and beyond.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting
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The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends.
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.
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The bottom line Unpaid medical debt won't follow the surviving family members after the person has died.
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The surviving members continued — and thrived — for decades as New Order, but that was a very different sound.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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Amid the ongoing search for her mother Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie celebrated a happy occasion over the weekend, writing a sweet tribute to her husband, Michael Feldman, for Father’s Day.
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Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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There’s this prevailing sentiment of perseverance in spite of grief, and a compulsion to dedicate his success to those who witnessed the journey.
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Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
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And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America.
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But even a genius, in the immortal words of Jim Collins, needs a thousand helpers.
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In his bid to control the narrative, Lestat becomes an immortal glam rocker who launches a music tour and enlists the same journalist — newly turned into a vampire — to direct and film a music documentary about his life.
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With inflation persisting, companies and workers are seeking states where prices are stable and daily living is affordable.
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After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.
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“Lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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