endured

past tense of endure
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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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Recent Examples of endured Ruckrich recalled that Pontoriero was especially adept at interviewing women and children who had endured something traumatic. David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The trailer gives a sneak peek at a recent health scare Kim endured. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Sean Payton has turned around the Denver Broncos, who endured seven straight losing seasons before back-to-back playoff appearances. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026 But as a name with national recognition, what has endured is Middlesbrough FC. Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Iranian delegates said the postponement was at the request of Saudi Arabia, which has recently endured a new series of attacks from Yemen’s Houthis. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Despite an opening-day payroll of more than $350 million, the Mets endured a 12-game losing streak in April and have spent most of the season in the NL East basement. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 What has endured across the decades is not the scandal surrounding that evening, but Princess Diana’s show of confidence and self-possession. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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  • But today, as the Star Trek franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary, Navia finds opportunities to celebrate the legacy of her love and connect with Trek’s devoted fans who have experienced their own powerful grieving journeys.
    Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • New York City had experienced four days of near-record rainfall, leaving both the field and the fans soggy, with many expecting that Thursday’s game would be postponed or canceled.
    Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • But Hyrox has said that abuse or harassment aimed toward Wietrzyk will not be tolerated — and could result in competitors being banned from future events.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
  • There are too many wars across the world causing immeasurable pain, none of which should be tolerated.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • Thin partitions marked an early attempt to slice the space into smaller rooms, but the original brick walls remained bare, shivering with cobwebs, where someone had pasted a picture of a man, holy hands bracketing a redbrick heart.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Yet, the oxygen isotopes in these primitive samples remained virtually untouched by parent-body alteration.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • Hart is a breast cancer survivor who underwent a double mastectomy as part of their treatment and is adamant about diverse breast representation.
    Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Originally held in person at BASE Milano, the Portfolio Reviews underwent a significant transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, moving entirely online.
    Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • Goldsworthy explained that the clinic handled motor vehicle accident cases differently than others, under a separate company tax identification.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Many handled important logistical tasks, Forest Service staffers said, like securing authorizations for equipment, land use and water supplies during wildfires.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • Heading into the night, Apple TV was in a good place, and Widow’s Bay continued to win six more trophies throughout the evening, bringing its total to 14.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Even after the ruling, the insurer continued to deny smoke damage claims.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • Those who arrived in the 1900s had very different cultural, political, and religious backgrounds from the older Texas Jews.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In past crises, these mediators had little of their own physical infrastructure or revenue on the line.
    Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach accepted more than $10,000 in campaign contributions from a conservative news CEO and a Kansas car dealer that exceeded limits for individual donors set by state law, a new ethics complaint alleges.
    Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Election officials determined my eligibility, prepared and sent the correct ballot and accepted it under applicable law.
    Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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