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 The AfD’s success shows the mounting tensions within Germany over whether that identity endures at the core of the new German state or has now outlived its usefulness. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 Still, the Pyakurel home endures as both a marvel and a reminder as the single structure left standing in a landscape reshaped by loss. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Some jokes in this seminal Judd Apatow comedy are certainly products of the mid-2000s, but much of the movie endures as a genuinely funny and sweet romantic comedy. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 Powell was part of Gordy’s artist-development pipeline, a process that endures today via the Motown Museum’s Hitsville Next youth programs. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Korean action director Na Hong-jin made a splash with this premiere, in which the town of Hope endures an alien invasion. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026 Known as Iron Week, the competition is led by three-time Olympic triathlete Danylo Sapunov, who supports veterans as the country endures more than four years of war since Russia’s full-scale invasion. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Bad Day sees Diaz starring as a single mom who endures the toughest day of her life while striving to keep a promise to her daughter. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 How the club handle his uncertain future may determine whether that feeling endures. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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Verb

For the film, Hossain said that Badhon called in her real doctor to inject her during a scene where her character undergoes painful platelet-rich plasma injections.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
While both undergo steps in manufacturing to eliminate potentially harmful microorganisms, liquid infant formula in ready-to-feed bottles undergoes an additional sterility step to become commercially sterile.

— Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoes

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Granted, Pollard needs only 1,083 yards to achieve a career high, but the Titans would like to get Tyjae Spears more involved and the overall quality of this offense remains a large question mark.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Grooming remains one of the biggest threats facing children and families, according to Jenkins.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

One levitates, a second hears the voices of the dead, a third experiences the entire geologic history of the Andean mountain range inside his own body.

— Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
If the nation or city experiences an economic slowdown, rents and real estate values could soften in New York City.

— Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of experiences

Verb

The project stands apart through the extraordinary subject itself, Tollu-Polonowski adds.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
With the addition of new west side stands that sit one step below the sun, Beaver Stadium now holds 109,000 compared to just 67,000 at the Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of stands

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The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of has

Verb

At first, the public accepts them at their own level of self-esteem, showering them with wealth.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
While city leaders have broad latitude over the management of their meetings and can eject attendees for disruptions, courts typically reject when the government accepts some viewpoints but rejects others.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026