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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
Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The foliage looks good through the toughest days of summer and endures the chill of winter, when the evergreen foliage takes on coral pink hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Aneesha, by contrast, endures the same devastation yet somehow holds on to hers.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
That honest, unfiltered part of ourselves is the value that endures the longest.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
And yet, with the sustained mediation of an American President, Jimmy Carter, the two men found a way to forge a peace that endures still.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Fans compromised by doing it until BOTH teams score their first points … in BOTH halves, a practice that endures today.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The foliage looks good through the toughest days of summer and endures the chill of winter, when the evergreen foliage takes on coral pink hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Aneesha, by contrast, endures the same devastation yet somehow holds on to hers.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
That honest, unfiltered part of ourselves is the value that endures the longest.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
And yet, with the sustained mediation of an American President, Jimmy Carter, the two men found a way to forge a peace that endures still.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Fans compromised by doing it until BOTH teams score their first points … in BOTH halves, a practice that endures today.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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Every Jono Pandolfi piece is hand-thrown and undergoes a unique production process, and Jono and his team are constantly experimenting with new glazes, techniques, and forms.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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This material then undergoes chemical treatment, where Lithion’s process extracts and refines up to 95 percent of battery materials and 98 percent of critical minerals for reuse in new batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Four years on, the diatribe remains the same.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Although separated by time, each experiences similar emotions – first love, rebellion and family tensions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, depending on how long the shutdown lasts, the commodity offerings could eventually start to run dry, Little said.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Emerald has no need for men, using a sperm donor to create her perfect family of high-achieving triplets.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both projects have successfully demonstrated working prototypes, and Volonort even accepts pre-orders.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The department should investigate the school, the group says, because the school accepts federal funding — roughly $62 million federal dollars, according to the school's 2024 990 tax form.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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