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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
Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Yet, her art endures and embodies the contradictions and passions that defined her.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
In a business environment defined by disruption, uncertainty, and constant competitive pressure, a team that endures may be one of the most powerful advantages a company can have.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
But while that club legacy endures, there is no direct line from the Eredivisie to Ronald Koeman’s 2026 Oranje iteration.
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Duncan White,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Whether a play endures or fades is fickle.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
My mom still endures the 100-degree temperatures of Palm Springs and is eyeing these as a lightweight option to wear with tanks and sandals this summer.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Its lighthouse also endures as a symbol of the region’s maritime trade.
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Jeff Vandermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Yet, her art endures and embodies the contradictions and passions that defined her.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
In a business environment defined by disruption, uncertainty, and constant competitive pressure, a team that endures may be one of the most powerful advantages a company can have.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
But while that club legacy endures, there is no direct line from the Eredivisie to Ronald Koeman’s 2026 Oranje iteration.
—
Duncan White,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Whether a play endures or fades is fickle.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
My mom still endures the 100-degree temperatures of Palm Springs and is eyeing these as a lightweight option to wear with tanks and sandals this summer.
—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Its lighthouse also endures as a symbol of the region’s maritime trade.
—
Jeff Vandermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.
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Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.
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His trial is currently scheduled to begin in May 2027, though the date remains subject to change, his criminal defense attorney Amber Fayerberg previously confirmed to PEOPLE.
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.
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As the Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, people south of the equator in the Southern Hemisphere will go through their winter solstice.
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That gives the north its longest days, while the Southern Hemisphere (which is titled away from the sun) experiences its shortest days.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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Walking into a recording studio, Swift was seen clutching a cognac shoulder bag, and this leather version from Quince comes in the same color and has a similar silhouette.
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Sur La Table accepts kids and teens ages 7 to 17.
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If a jury accepts the defense, it is obligated to convict a defendant of manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 25 years in prison, instead of murder, which carries a potential life sentence.
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