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as in experienced
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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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at some point we all have to endure the loss of a beloved pet
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fashion business is built on change, since nobody expects a particular clothing style to endure
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Recent Examples of endured
In those terms, the Kennedys have endured more than their share.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Douglas County Sheriff's Office The victim also endured other family members declaring in court that Campos was not guilty of the crimes, one prosecutor later said.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Brown said momentum has endured as a strategy because investors tend to continue rewarding companies benefiting from innovation cycles and favorable industry shifts, creating trends that can last longer than many expect.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
In the century since its debut, Yoo-hoo endured its own beverage flops.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
McCartney has endured plenty of loss – his mother at 14, Lennon, Harrison and his wife, Linda – so the sentiments feel earned.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The villagers, believed to be searching for gold when flash floods cut off their exit, endured days of cold, darkness and hunger before divers reached them with food and foil blankets.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Flames endured some early season bumps but put it together at the right time and beat Southern Illinois 7-2 on Sunday in the MVC Tournament final.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Douglas County Sheriff's Office The victim also endured other family members declaring in court that Campos was not guilty of the crimes, one prosecutor later said.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Brown said momentum has endured as a strategy because investors tend to continue rewarding companies benefiting from innovation cycles and favorable industry shifts, creating trends that can last longer than many expect.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
In the century since its debut, Yoo-hoo endured its own beverage flops.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
McCartney has endured plenty of loss – his mother at 14, Lennon, Harrison and his wife, Linda – so the sentiments feel earned.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The villagers, believed to be searching for gold when flash floods cut off their exit, endured days of cold, darkness and hunger before divers reached them with food and foil blankets.
—Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Flames endured some early season bumps but put it together at the right time and beat Southern Illinois 7-2 on Sunday in the MVC Tournament final.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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All of these scenes are a reminder that the city hasn’t experienced a collective sports viewership like this in a long time, because the Knicks just haven’t been this good in … forever.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Deadline reported that some AMC customers experienced wait times of up to an hour before the queues shortened later in the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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These racist, sexist and abhorrent comments absolutely do not reflect the values of the Massachusetts State Police and are not tolerated within our ranks.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but the message – that antisemitism need not be tolerated – is clear.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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As of Sunday afternoon, the shooter remained at large.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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No arrests had been made as of the latest local reports, and an the investigation remained ongoing.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Since its acquisition, Frye underwent a series of changes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Participants underwent daily sessions for 40 days over the course of two months, and in a follow-up study, the benefits lasted for at least a year.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Mainstream management and economics continued down the inward path.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But as of Tuesday evening, Wasserman Schultz’s opponents had yet to agree on who should carry that torch.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Still, there are pleasures to be had in the slow build and, as Con and Doane have found, in the comfort of lives lived in just the particular way these men have decided to live them.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Adams State bills itself as the first university in Colorado to offer direct admissions, meaning all graduates of San Luis Valley high schools and a few other districts across the state, including Adams County School District 14, are automatically accepted.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That was also typical of childhood, when many strange and unsettling things were accepted without explanation.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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