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 What endures isn’t a single chair, light fixture, or work of art. — Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 At a period when Americans seem to agree on increasingly less, their trust in TIME endures. — Sam Jacobs, Time, 14 July 2026 It's been an institution since first opening in the 1960s—and its impact on the city's cultural scene endures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 The memory endures of seeing Lionel Messi trudging through a post-match mixed zone looking haunted after Argentina were knocked out of the 2010 World Cup and of Cristiano Ronaldo fighting back the tears after various disappointments with Portugal. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Mexico’s World Cup run may be over, but for many Mexican Americans, its emotional impact endures. — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 The wildfire – near Almeria on the Mediterranean – is the first in Europe this year to claim multiple victims, but just one of several that have claimed thousands of hectares in recent weeks as much of southern Europe endures unprecedented heat. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The threat has become more visible in recent weeks as South Florida endures a string of heat advisories and ocean temperatures keep climbing. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

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The chronos symbol atop Helios undergoes several lighting effects not seen during daylight hours.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Carrier air wings can be reassigned quickly if one carrier undergoes maintenance or if operational priorities change.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of undergoes

Verb

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of remains

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Although the skies here are not as dark as in some rural parks, the north Antrim coastline still experiences relatively modest light pollution.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Pakistan experiences heavy monsoon rains every year and the downpours frequently trigger floods and landslides that cause deaths and widespread damage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of experiences

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The Wave’s record stands at 10 wins, five losses and two draws.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Argentina also wore new, dark blue jerseys in a tribute to soccer superstar Diego Maradona whose statue stands outside the venue for Saturday's match in Santiago del Estero, Argentina's oldest city.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of stands

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The initial pursuit — which technically lasts the entire episode — is plagued by stops and starts to introduce characters and better explain the stakes.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of lasts

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Chen, who was living in Boston and has a college-age son, is the only American currently held in China designated as wrongfully detained, the non-profit said.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026