ENDURES Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

endures

verb

present tense third-person singular of endure

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 Or is that simply naivete borne of the American myth that our candidates’ attentiveness extends beyond the ballot box and endures long after Election Day? — Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 With 210 guest rooms, including nine suites, and a towering two-story lobby, the family DNA for big and bold endures three generations later. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 Over the course of the wedding weekend, Pella endures her unfair share of arguments, betrayals, and hostile truths. — Malcolm Forbes, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026 The point is to capture love and humanity that endures in the face of that extreme violence. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 The camaraderie endures even in success, and is palpable in a viral clip from June of the cast watching and then raucously celebrating as the New York Knicks pulled off an electric comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 The interdictions come as Cuba endures its worst energy crisis in decades. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 The inanimate matter of the Earth endures, as does its atmosphere. — Eileen Hunt, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 Exploring the dialogue between Italy’s artisanal heritage and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the event considers how the handmade endures in an era of rapid innovation. — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

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Verb

At Equinix, Wellise said each new site undergoes a water risk analysis to determine which external cooling method to deploy in areas with scarce water.

— Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Known for its rare trees, this scenic spot about an hour’s drive west of Tallahassee undergoes a dramatic autumn shift in November.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of undergoes

Verb

This tough native tolerates drought and dry soil, but benefits from a layer of summer mulch to conserve soil moisture.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
Ye-ji has a hunky hedge-fund-type husband, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), who condescendingly tolerates, but doesn’t finance, his wife’s cinematic caprices.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of tolerates

Verb

Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage still runs through its veins, so its dedication to care, service, and attention to detail remains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Despite Newsom’s push to commute all death sentences, capital punishment remains legal in California and prosecutors can continue seeking that punishment.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

Frustrated neighbors noted that severe water accumulation remains a recurring issue whenever the region experiences multiple consecutive days of heavy rainfall.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
These findings do not mean that everyone experiences the same amount of bone loss or develops osteoporosis.

— Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of experiences

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Astera Labs stands to get a boost from the ongoing artificial intelligence build-out after being hit by a rotation out of semiconductor stocks, according to BMO Capital Markets.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
The San Antonio Spurs forward-center, who stands 7-foot-4 and wears size 20 shoes, prefers to be barefoot when circumstances allow.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of stands

Verb

Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
For a one-term president who has lost a reelection bid, this period lasts just a few months, between their successor’s election and inauguration.

— Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of lasts

Verb

The highest room category at the hotel is a 1,109-square-feet spa suite that has its own private whirlpool and treatment room, with a 25-minute massage included in the room rate.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Those who checked Truth Social after CNN projected that the Democratic party would capture the House of Representatives were also set up for disappointment, as the president has yet to comment on those results as well.

— Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of has

Verb

When Lear disowns her, the King of France accepts Cordelia as his wife and takes her back to his homeland.

— Langdon Hammer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
When Danny is assigned to create a holiday scrapbook for his mom, Michaela reluctantly accepts help from his free-spirited substitute teacher, Bryan (Morgan), whose creativity clashes with her need for preciseness and control.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026