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 Sports law was only a small part of Posner’s judicial legacy, but even there, his influence endures. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Winders expressed concerns with that and said Jasper County already endures a great pollution burden. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 Raul Guerrero fits that description, serving in the US Army military police in 1968, 15 years into a US-South Korean mutual defense arrangement that endures to this day. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026 Trump’s intervention in Iran endures, but his Republican Party has been made to pay the price. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 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

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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

Several residents said the street already experiences backups, particularly when trains cross nearby railroad tracks.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Ysabel stresses about her hospital job, while Jomar experiences complicated feelings about the reappearance of an ex-boyfriend, Zach (Steven Cristi).

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of experiences

Verb

To Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson arguably stands closest on the current roster, with his overtime 3-pointer against the Clippers completing that escape act.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Residents can also recycle plastic and cardboard yard signs and metal stands at two events at the county campus.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of stands

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Whether institutions keep buying as retail traders pull back will help show if this split lasts beyond the latest sell-off.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
This assortment also features the award-winning, bestselling Hoola Bronzer – ultra-fine, silky-soft powder builds and blends beautifully to create a natural-looking matte bronze that lasts all day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of lasts

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Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The 19-year-old Acuff has 288 points, the most by any rookie through the first 11 games of a season since Michael Jordan scored 289 for the Chicago Bulls in 1984.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 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