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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 continued
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
Many women who have endured domestic violence carry not only the wounds of abuse but also the weight of silence.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
At the time, the Lions endured 10 losses before finally securing a win against the Minnesota Vikings.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The consequences for patients who endured famine often lingered long after the hunger ended.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Tour, which kicked off earlier this month and endured a hiccup earlier this week when the band skipped shows at Red Rocks and Seattle when frontman Gaskarth was sidelined with a throat infection.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Mary Mac’s is part of a legacy of classic Southern establishments in Atlanta, like The Colonnade or Paschal’s, that have endured as the city has grown and changed around them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Instilling confidence Pribula has endured his share of struggles through six games, but those starts have been the only ones of his college career.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Quinn Halstead, the 12-year-old daughter of Blue Jackets assistant equipment manager Dustin Halstead, was diagnosed in August with a brain tumor and has since endured several surgeries and multiple stays in a Columbus hospital.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Even though United were in the shadow of Liverpool and others, the aura of Old Trafford forged in the 1950s and 1960s endured.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
At the time, the Lions endured 10 losses before finally securing a win against the Minnesota Vikings.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The consequences for patients who endured famine often lingered long after the hunger ended.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Tour, which kicked off earlier this month and endured a hiccup earlier this week when the band skipped shows at Red Rocks and Seattle when frontman Gaskarth was sidelined with a throat infection.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Mary Mac’s is part of a legacy of classic Southern establishments in Atlanta, like The Colonnade or Paschal’s, that have endured as the city has grown and changed around them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Instilling confidence Pribula has endured his share of struggles through six games, but those starts have been the only ones of his college career.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Quinn Halstead, the 12-year-old daughter of Blue Jackets assistant equipment manager Dustin Halstead, was diagnosed in August with a brain tumor and has since endured several surgeries and multiple stays in a Columbus hospital.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Even though United were in the shadow of Liverpool and others, the aura of Old Trafford forged in the 1950s and 1960s endured.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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The area experienced decades of economic disinvestment as a result.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The aircraft experienced engine failure during a flight between Tucson and Phoenix, prompting the pilot to attempt an emergency landing near the airport, according to the Casa Grande Fire Department.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Any form of verbal abuse or personal harassment is not tolerated at Texpia II, the spokesperson said.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Abbott was the first to announce the deployment of the Texas National Guard to Austin through a foreboding statement on X, warning that any disorder wouldn’t be tolerated.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nix had no juice early, with four straight incompletions to start, and Payton continued to struggle to find any flow as a play-caller for three quarters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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His sons, who compete as The Usos and Solo Sikoa, as well as his nephew Roman Reigns, have continued his legacy as central figures in WWE.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The sedan, which underwent its most recent redesign in 2018, starts at approximately $180,000, while the SUV begins around $170,000.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hynes confirmed on Thursday that Sturm, 30, underwent a recent back surgery.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Plus, filing complaints with the Department of Homeland Security was likely to go nowhere because the office that once handled them had been dismantled.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Democrats say health care protections must be preserved, while Republicans say funding and policy should be handled separately.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Citing climate change concerns and the melting ice sheet, Greenland implemented a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in 2021—seemingly bringing all oil dreams to an end—but the government agreed that White Flame’s licenses were grandfathered and remained valid.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Despite their divorce, Andrew and Sarah remained amicable, coparenting daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie as well as continuing to live together at Royal Lodge in Windsor.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On two occasions in recent months, the Oakland City Council has had the opportunity to leave ABC behind and award the contract to Allied Universal, the world’s largest private security provider.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen got a pop-up and a strikeout to get out of that inning and now has had five effective outings in his six postseason appearances, after a miserable September.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Because once peaceful protest is accepted as terrorism, every crowd becomes a potential battlefield and every citizen a suspect.—
Alexis Coe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The designer only accepted about 20 orders at that time and allowed for minor alterations to each piece.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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