1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of endured
Iranians have already endured one revolution whose promises withered.
—
Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Their personal relationship ended after The Last Picture Show, but their working relationship endured.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Ukrainian civilians endured the deadliest year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of their country in 2022, with more than 2,500 people killed in 2025, the United Nations said in a new report Monday.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island’s worst economic crisis in decades.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Cubans have endured a slew of hardships in recent years, including frequent and long-lasting power outages that have turned into blackouts multiple times.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Cuba’s complicated barter system with Venezuela—exchanging oil for thousands of Cuban doctors, teachers, sports trainers, technical advisers, and intelligence operatives—has endured.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Officials said the violence spread across several city blocks as agents endured four separate attempts to ram their convoy, including near an FBI facility where demonstrators tried to breach the perimeter before police restored order.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Their personal relationship ended after The Last Picture Show, but their working relationship endured.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Ukrainian civilians endured the deadliest year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of their country in 2022, with more than 2,500 people killed in 2025, the United Nations said in a new report Monday.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island’s worst economic crisis in decades.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Cubans have endured a slew of hardships in recent years, including frequent and long-lasting power outages that have turned into blackouts multiple times.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Cuba’s complicated barter system with Venezuela—exchanging oil for thousands of Cuban doctors, teachers, sports trainers, technical advisers, and intelligence operatives—has endured.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Officials said the violence spread across several city blocks as agents endured four separate attempts to ram their convoy, including near an FBI facility where demonstrators tried to breach the perimeter before police restored order.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
Verb
-
Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
-
So Skinny Pedro had experienced the pain of seeing his dream simultaneously realized and shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
-
Still, the tolerability data, or how well patients tolerated Structure’s treatment, appeared to be worse than that of Eli Lilly’s pill.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
He was booked into the jail in July and remained in the jail with a bond set at $50,000, according to court records.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
After her record-breaking performance at the 2022 Beijing Games, Masters underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries on her left hand.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
One of them calls out the district for gross negligence for how the situation was handled.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
-
King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Laine stepped back from the company in 2019, but continued to appear on Good Bones alongside her daughter and their team.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
-
The surrounding businesses were evacuated by El Monte police as the investigation continued.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
-
The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The show's co-creator Jack Thorne accepted the award and gave a speech thanking Netflix and listing the names of several people who have supported the series.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
-
But Skinny Pedro had accepted the task for another, more important reason.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
