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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
Before welcoming William, the couple endured a six-year-long road to parenthood that included health issues for each of them in addition to their fertility struggles.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The attacker was sidelined for eight months and endured setbacks during his rehabilitation.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
While crypto has endured cycles of hype and disillusionment, its actual utility may finally find its most potent expression in AI data markets.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
And yet, between when the film was greenlit and its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, California has endured record wildfires.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
For over two years, Sudan has endured a brutal civil war which has divided towns and families across the African nation.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Union officials say their members have endured a 36% increase in health insurance costs since 2021.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Considering that the two collaborators endured mass rejection before eventually getting Twinless made, the exceedingly warm reception on and off the festival circuit means so much more.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Ezukanma only accumulated 22 yards on five catches during his time in Miami and could be an interesting practice squad candidate for a team that has already endured injuries at the position.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The attacker was sidelined for eight months and endured setbacks during his rehabilitation.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
While crypto has endured cycles of hype and disillusionment, its actual utility may finally find its most potent expression in AI data markets.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
And yet, between when the film was greenlit and its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, California has endured record wildfires.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
For over two years, Sudan has endured a brutal civil war which has divided towns and families across the African nation.
—Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Union officials say their members have endured a 36% increase in health insurance costs since 2021.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Considering that the two collaborators endured mass rejection before eventually getting Twinless made, the exceedingly warm reception on and off the festival circuit means so much more.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Ezukanma only accumulated 22 yards on five catches during his time in Miami and could be an interesting practice squad candidate for a team that has already endured injuries at the position.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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Historic data In 2024, California experienced 305 fires caused by lightning, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned, according to NIFC records.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader reported that the family also experienced foul odors and heard pig grunts in the home.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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They are tolerated, not respected.—
Hansel Alejandro Aguilar,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Any violence committed or even threatened against Raglan James will not be tolerated on this website.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The opposition to restricting book access has continued in recent court cases.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Firefighters on the ground continued to reinforce lines previously built over the past week, utilizing strategic firing to fill in unburned areas from Fence Meadow Lookout to Nutmeg Saddle.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Miami Dolphins The Dolphins underwent some change in the offseason.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Former first lady Jill Biden also underwent Mohs surgery to have a skin cancer lesion removed from above her right eye, which had been discovered during a routine skin cancer screening in January of 2023.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Butler's sister-in-law baked a beautiful red velvet cake and a close friend handled music, hair and more.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The visiting bench complained that Barca’s Kika Nazareth had handled the ball, but the referee dismissed their appeal.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Senate field has remained thin since liberal teacher Josh Weil bowed out earlier this summer, positioning Jenkins as the party’s most visible candidate so far.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Savage is a former child star who had his breakout role in the 1987 film The Princess Bride.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brazzell had another touchdown later in the game on a hook-and-lateral in the fourth.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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