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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
Although subsequent work employed modern technology — from digital modeling software to industrial robots — an underlying rationale endured.
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CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Recognized as the official state handcraft of South Carolina since 2006, this coastal art form has endured for over 300 years and remains a cornerstone of the Gullah.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Clark endured one of the worst shooting nights of her career, making just four of 14 shots from the field while committing three turnovers.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The Basilica has also endured aesthetic critiques.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Infantino endured another lesson in the limits of his facile brand of diplomacy in Vancouver, when he was outmaneuvered by Jibril Rajoub, the 73-year-old president of the Palestinian Football Association, who had asked to address the congress.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
And while the club has remained competitive for much of the year so far, several key hitters have endured slumps that aren’t helping the lineup meet expectations.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In recent years, Ben Gibbard, one of indie rock’s prevailing figureheads, has unwittingly endured all three.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026
The Padres have endured six-game losing streaks en route to the postseason before.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Recognized as the official state handcraft of South Carolina since 2006, this coastal art form has endured for over 300 years and remains a cornerstone of the Gullah.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Clark endured one of the worst shooting nights of her career, making just four of 14 shots from the field while committing three turnovers.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
The Basilica has also endured aesthetic critiques.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Infantino endured another lesson in the limits of his facile brand of diplomacy in Vancouver, when he was outmaneuvered by Jibril Rajoub, the 73-year-old president of the Palestinian Football Association, who had asked to address the congress.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
And while the club has remained competitive for much of the year so far, several key hitters have endured slumps that aren’t helping the lineup meet expectations.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In recent years, Ben Gibbard, one of indie rock’s prevailing figureheads, has unwittingly endured all three.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026
The Padres have endured six-game losing streaks en route to the postseason before.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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All of these scenes are a reminder that the city hasn’t experienced a collective sports viewership like this in a long time, because the Knicks just haven’t been this good in … forever.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Deadline reported that some AMC customers experienced wait times of up to an hour before the queues shortened later in the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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These racist, sexist and abhorrent comments absolutely do not reflect the values of the Massachusetts State Police and are not tolerated within our ranks.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but the message – that antisemitism need not be tolerated – is clear.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Tensions have remained high since the ceasefire, and the two sides have launched attacks on each other multiple times in recent weeks.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Since its acquisition, Frye underwent a series of changes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Participants underwent daily sessions for 40 days over the course of two months, and in a follow-up study, the benefits lasted for at least a year.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Mainstream management and economics continued down the inward path.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But as of Tuesday evening, Wasserman Schultz’s opponents had yet to agree on who should carry that torch.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Still, there are pleasures to be had in the slow build and, as Con and Doane have found, in the comfort of lives lived in just the particular way these men have decided to live them.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Rathore said Saturday the government had accepted 36 of the group’s 38 demands last year after negotiations involving JAAC representatives, regional officials and Pakistan’s federal government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The event will be cashless, with only credit cards, debit cards or mobile pay accepted.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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