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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it an elderly couple who have endured the ups and downs of a half century of married life

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How does the verb endure differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of endure are abide, bear, stand, suffer, and tolerate. While all these words mean "to put up with something trying or painful," endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties.

endured years of rejection

When is abide a more appropriate choice than endure?

While the synonyms abide and endure are close in meaning, abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest.

cannot abide their rudeness

Where would bear be a reasonable alternative to endure?

Although the words bear and endure have much in common, bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.

forced to bear a tragic loss

When can stand be used instead of endure?

The synonyms stand and endure are sometimes interchangeable, but stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.

unable to stand teasing

When would suffer be a good substitute for endure?

While in some cases nearly identical to endure, suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.

suffering many insults

When is it sensible to use tolerate instead of endure?

The words tolerate and endure can be used in similar contexts, but tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful.

refused to tolerate such treatment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of endure The 26-year-old has endured multiple injuries in recent seasons, with a previous knee injury also requiring surgery in 2023. James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 July 2025 After all, these people have endured immense trauma and grief. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 4 July 2025 Missing the deadline helped sink the troubled department below the threshold required for the city to eventually close the door on federal oversight, an arrangement that has endured for over two decades since a 2003 settlement in the infamous Riders police brutality case. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 4 July 2025 That advantage will last only as long as global confidence endures. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for endure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endure
Verb
  • Hostas need about two months of temperatures below 40° F to undergo dormancy.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • The Bayern Munich midfielder has had a long road to recovery, too — 70 to 80 rehab sessions — since undergoing knee surgery on January 30.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
  • More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.
    Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • The extent of the claims are documented in a 255-page affidavit that remains under seal while one co-defendant, Ying Zhang, remains free.
    Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
  • Areas hardest hit by the July 4 floods—including Kerr, Llano, and Bell counties—remain at high risk.
    Hannah Parry Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Teachers cannot be expected to be counselors, and the schools have other officials to deal with students who are experiencing problems.
    Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The torrential downpour Chicago experienced on Tuesday night dumped nearly 5.5 inches of rain within 90 minutes, weather officials said on Wednesday morning.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Since its founding in 1913 at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has stood as a vanguard of leadership, scholarship, and public service.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • All stood outdoors on a sunny day, next to a table with a birthday cake and a prepared slice.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The Secret of Us, the second full-length from Abrams, is growing by leaps and bounds on a number of albums rankings at the same time, and that trend could continue.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • The series will launch on Aug. 8 in Sunrise, FL, and continue through the fall, finishing with the league’s championship opener on Oct. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • The 45-year-old accepted a wild card to the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit a pair of home runs last night to bring his season total to 38, one shy of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break.
    Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • The bank could accept up to $5 billion during a fiscal year for the loans, loan guarantees, and bonds for eligible projects.
    Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025

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“Endure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endure. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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