as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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Recent Examples of endurance
Discovering a New Version of Herself One of the biggest surprises for Hewitt has been the sheer endurance motherhood has unlocked within her.
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Sugey Palomares, Parents, 1 June 2026
De Niro remains extremely proud of Tribeca's endurance and its impact on the city.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Instead of focusing on time, the new sport will push her to improve her endurance.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
At the dawn of the automobile age, four teams set out to test the limits of their machines—and of human endurance.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
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Sugey Palomares, Parents, 1 June 2026
De Niro remains extremely proud of Tribeca's endurance and its impact on the city.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Instead of focusing on time, the new sport will push her to improve her endurance.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
At the dawn of the automobile age, four teams set out to test the limits of their machines—and of human endurance.
—Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurance
Noun
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For most of the twentieth century, the employment contract relied on the assumption that employment—a paycheck, stability and an implicit promise of continuity—was sufficient to retain talent.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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What was originally an environmental sustainability play now looks like an extremely wise business continuity move.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As a continuation of the collection first shown in Paris, the traveling presentations allow Vanhee-Cybulski to expand a narrative through the spirit of a specific city.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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District Superintendent Jennifer Sachs later told families in an email that classes at the continuation school, which serves about 300 students, would continue Thursday as scheduled.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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That persistence extends into the present in unexpected ways.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The earth sign is determined to win through persistence, much like the intense relationship between He-Man and Skeletor.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Michael Barnes, a representative of developer RBM Skyline Investors LLC, requested the continuance after residents urged the board to deny recommending the rezoning for the Skyline Meadows community.—
Joe Marusak
May 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurance. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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