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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
There have been moments of optimism, flashes of something sustainable, but nothing that has endured long enough to matter.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
How the British monarchy has endured in our Meet The Press Minute next.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
The Rangers parked their AHL affiliate in Hartford, and the Wolf Pack have endured all these years.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia invaded their country more than four years ago.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
The Mets have endured a 12-game losing streak and have lost their last five out of six games to the lowly Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Since 2020, Grant has endured a harrowing list of health issues, including open-heart surgery, a brain injury, throat surgery and shoulder surgery.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The Netherlands international has endured a bumpy debut season in north London.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
How the British monarchy has endured in our Meet The Press Minute next.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
The Rangers parked their AHL affiliate in Hartford, and the Wolf Pack have endured all these years.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia invaded their country more than four years ago.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
The Mets have endured a 12-game losing streak and have lost their last five out of six games to the lowly Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Since 2020, Grant has endured a harrowing list of health issues, including open-heart surgery, a brain injury, throat surgery and shoulder surgery.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The Netherlands international has endured a bumpy debut season in north London.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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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
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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
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The physically largest, Quebec, remained loyal, as did the most lucrative, Jamaica.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the Marlins are sending catcher Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A after an uneven first five weeks in which his power declined, his defense remained poor and base running errors frustrated the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy in April, causing the former NBA MVP to miss the first three games of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Kardashian, who attended the Met Gala with ex Pete Davidson that year, underwent a physical transformation just to fit into the relic.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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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
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During the long aftermath of the civil-rights movement, many authors and advocates imagined that King’s struggle could be continued by expanding its reach.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The denim factory in Vietnam continued to advance its smart manufacturing transformation, which includes a smart warehouse management system, smart AGV system, a smart cutting system and intelligent production lines.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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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
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When President John Quincy Adams accepted Bolívar’s invitation, his opponents pounced.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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