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 Elections and institutions Rubio said Venezuela had endured 20 to 25 years of profound trauma affecting every level of society and argued that restoring democracy would require more than organizing a presidential election. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Those preferences endured as the pandemic receded, and hospitality responded with gusto. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Others succumbed to their wounds or the conditions endured in captivity. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 The homecoming reignited controversy over conditions endured during the unusually long deployment and reports of multiple sailors attempting suicide. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The Jewish people have endured the unthinkable many times in their history. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 How has this added to the cruelties Haiti and its people have endured since their successful revolution began in 1791? — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 My mother endured more tragedy in her lifetime than anyone should. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Balochistan has endured a long-running insurgency by groups that accuse Pakistan of discriminating against the province and exploiting its natural resources. — Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
Verb
  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This online abuse and hostility experienced by trans people in the UK is part of a broader picture of the UK becoming a hostile climate for trans people.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Plus, the compound was well-tolerated by skin cells at the right concentrations.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Any form of racist language or behavior is a direct violation of those values and will not be tolerated.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Though the station itself was torn down in the late 1960s, the Caledonian hotel remained, and has been under Waldorf Astoria's ownership since 2012.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • From there on out, Anderson remained a frequent collaborator with the Coen Brothers, going on to storyboard each of their films.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The patient underwent a public health screening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and was taken by a friend to Nairobi Hospital, where he was isolated and later transferred to the East Wing Isolation Facility.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Claire underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatments to kill the malignant cells in his body, but the cancer returned again in 2017.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The paperwork is handled well, the farewell party is arranged, gifts are presented and everyone assumes that whatever needed to be passed to the next person has already been passed.
    — Vikas Arora, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The student who spoke with campus police criticized how the department handled the matter.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • After a concertgoer died in the audience at a Carson music festival on Saturday, an artist is outraged the show continued while the deceased was still on-site.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Temasek, however, remains bullish on AI over the longer term and has continued to increase investments into the sector.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • My suite was beyond spacious, with a full entryway with desk and wetbar giving way to a seating area; large, plush bed; then a closet and vanity area leading into a massive bathroom—which had a full soaking tub and two pedestal sinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Boss Bottled Beyond fragrance had an avant-première in travel retail, for example.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • An argument made a fortiori gives an even more convincing reason than one that has already been accepted.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Cathcarts also receive the news that Flora accepted the money with relief.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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