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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
The band has endured for decades with new material and regular tours.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Verstappen and Red Bull have endured a difficult start to the new F1 season, failing to finish a race any higher than fifth through the opening four races.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The vitriol my grandpa endured is deeply unfounded.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Last and longest endured was the watermelon.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Over millennia, the island has endured successive invasions from outsiders seeking to exploit the land.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Across Ukraine, at the record-low freezing temperatures, people endured daily attacks by drones and artillery, while trying to survive without electricity, heat and running water.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
There have been moments of optimism, flashes of something sustainable, but nothing that has endured long enough to matter.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Verstappen and Red Bull have endured a difficult start to the new F1 season, failing to finish a race any higher than fifth through the opening four races.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The vitriol my grandpa endured is deeply unfounded.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Last and longest endured was the watermelon.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Over millennia, the island has endured successive invasions from outsiders seeking to exploit the land.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Across Ukraine, at the record-low freezing temperatures, people endured daily attacks by drones and artillery, while trying to survive without electricity, heat and running water.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
There have been moments of optimism, flashes of something sustainable, but nothing that has endured long enough to matter.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
Verb
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The passengers left the ship and entered the United States before the outbreak was identified, said officials, and have not experienced any symptoms.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Those who don’t conform deserve punishment to show the public that unethical behavior is not tolerated.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Their recipe for success, however, remained depth.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Bacterial samples from eight of the cases underwent genetic sequencing and showed close similarity.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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According to the team, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound Sunday morning and underwent surgery the same day.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
Verb
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That’s similar to how the Fire-Rescue Department handled a highly critical 2023 audit of how the city coordinates brush management on city property, including in parks, wildlands and canyons.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In Islamic thought, wealth is understood as a trust from God, to be handled with care and never mistaken for proof of divine endorsement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Israeli attacks have killed nearly four hundred people since April 16th and Israel’s forces have continued to destroy villages and consolidate territorial gains in southern Lebanon.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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As for Jalen Duren, the big man’s postseason woes continued.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Lions had 42 varsity players this year, including 22 girls.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The junior right-hander finally had some breathing room.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rogen accepted the award on her behalf and delivered a speech that brought much of the audience to tears.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Reportedly, Charles had been handing William more responsibilities amidst his cancer battle and had pretty much accepted William’s time was coming sooner, rather than later.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 May 2026
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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