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as in undergoes
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 tolerates
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 remains
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 endures
Our unhoused population already endures too much.
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Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Long before drop-top Corvettes breezed through town, Albuquerque was a bastion of Spanish colonial and Native America cultures, a heritage that endures at 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The library become the basis for the launch of TCM in 1994, elevating the status of classic movies and, like CNN, establishing a brand that still endures.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Keep working in the Mideast, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or return to already poor countries where prices have soared because of the conflict.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
But what endures — what people carry with them long after the final out — is something quieter.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Unilateral action endures The Office of Legal Counsel in the Department of Justice has published legal opinions that explain and defend presidential war powers, including with Kosovo and Libya.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Almost by definition, great literature endures beyond the time of its making.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Long before drop-top Corvettes breezed through town, Albuquerque was a bastion of Spanish colonial and Native America cultures, a heritage that endures at 18th-century San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town and the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
The library become the basis for the launch of TCM in 1994, elevating the status of classic movies and, like CNN, establishing a brand that still endures.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Keep working in the Mideast, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or return to already poor countries where prices have soared because of the conflict.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
But what endures — what people carry with them long after the final out — is something quieter.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Unilateral action endures The Office of Legal Counsel in the Department of Justice has published legal opinions that explain and defend presidential war powers, including with Kosovo and Libya.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Almost by definition, great literature endures beyond the time of its making.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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Rojas undergoes radiation treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Plantation.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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What Hilton is right about California’s population is highly concentrated, while much of the state’s land remains rural or undeveloped.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Burrow has dealt with injuries throughout his career but remains one of the premier talents at the position when healthy.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, said her staff experiences harassment and death threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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McGoff recommends structuring the rest of your answer using the STAR format, which stands for situation, task, action and result.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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An armed Senate security guard stands at the entrance to the Senate building in Manila on May 13, 2026 after gunshots were heard inside the Senate building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The residual heat lasts through the day.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Many magnolia trees bloom once per year, with a dramatic flush of flowers that lasts several weeks.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In light of her public embarrassment, her author father, Greg, accepts a position as a visiting lecturer on campus to be close to his daughter in her time of need.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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No honest measure of Jewish teachings accepts the distancing of religious interests from communal concerns.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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