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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
Which is why the TV networks are about to embark on their 64th year of pricey, ear-splitting upfront presentations, a practice that endures even though at least half of the advertisers in attendance are primarily interested in buying sports.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
For every schlocky, derivative entry, there’s one that endures.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
The six-foot blooming stalks with pink or purple flowers in summer make a handsome vertical accent that endures well into fall.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
That little reward is crucial to understanding why snackification endures.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Whether Washington rebuilds a coherent, credible Africa strategy — one grounded in trade certainty, institutional capacity, and mutual respect — will determine whether Jackson’s vision endures or becomes a relic of a different political age.
—Alexanderia Baker-Haidara, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Then there’s the one-two gut-punch that endures for Motta’s family and admirers.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
When hair endures damage from styling treatments, color, or heat, the hair’s keratin composition can be compromised, leading to feebleness and a greater risk of breakage.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
For every schlocky, derivative entry, there’s one that endures.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
The six-foot blooming stalks with pink or purple flowers in summer make a handsome vertical accent that endures well into fall.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
That little reward is crucial to understanding why snackification endures.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Whether Washington rebuilds a coherent, credible Africa strategy — one grounded in trade certainty, institutional capacity, and mutual respect — will determine whether Jackson’s vision endures or becomes a relic of a different political age.
—Alexanderia Baker-Haidara, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Then there’s the one-two gut-punch that endures for Motta’s family and admirers.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
When hair endures damage from styling treatments, color, or heat, the hair’s keratin composition can be compromised, leading to feebleness and a greater risk of breakage.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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On top of all of those practices, John also routinely undergoes extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation treatments, which essentially serves as blood filtration—sort of like dialysis.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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This long-blooming plant loves the heat, tolerates drought, and doesn’t need fancy soil—sandy, rocky, or poor soils are all fair game, says Gifford.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Grown as an annual in most climates or a perennial in warmer locales, dusty miller prefers full sun, tolerates drought, and is resistant to most pests.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lithium refining is expensive and technologically complex, and most of the world’s midstream processing capacity remains concentrated in China, meaning Chinese firms dominate not only mining but also the chemical refining stage where much of the value is captured.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Heat remains outside of play-in tournament territory, with just 15 regular-season games left to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Carlsbad, California Located on the Pacific in north San Diego County, Carlsbad experiences mild weather year-round.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bell has created quite a few HSTVOL (which stands for High Speed and Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircrafts in its time, from the X-1 to the XV-15—not to mention a sleek executive helicopter or two.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Beginning in 2016, Chula Vista Fast Pitch was selected as one of the nonprofits that would provide unpaid volunteer workers to staff concessions stands during Padres games, concerts and other events at Petco Park.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Travelers must apply for the program and pay a fee of $120 that lasts five years.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Higher fertilizer prices for farmers and retailers could ultimately raise food costs for consumers if the trade disruption lasts, said Veronica Nigh, chief economist at The Fertilizer Institute.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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But in his first season on the Main Line, Kevin Willard has the Wildcats back in the Big Dance.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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YoloCares accepts hospice and palliative care admissions around the clock and has received high quality-of-care ratings, Bourgoub said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bubo accepts microSD cards with a maximum storage of up to one TB for approximately 200,000 photos of 5MB each and about 260 hours of videos at 720p/60fps or 120 hours at 1080p/60fps.—
Shirl Leigh
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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