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 Yet, this welcoming space endures challenges like racist harassment and break-ins. — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Forced to skip college while his former high school friends MJ and Ned (a lovable Jacob Batalon) attend MIT, this Spider-Man endures the rise-and-grind routine of an anonymous gig worker. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 But the anxiety endures as station executives ask whether public media can stay aloft without far greater innovation. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026 In these works, Parsons moved away from saturated color and unlikely optical combinations to timeworn things, quietly acknowledging aging and the desire to make something that endures. — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026 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

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Hardware undergoes extensive testing before moving underground Ensuring the reliability of every line-replaceable unit (LRU) has been a key focus throughout the Scorpius project.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
As technology undergoes rapid transformation, a system of record is foundational to these brands’ AI strategies.

— Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of undergoes

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To bridge it, retailers must clearly communicate their needs, embrace experimentation, and foster a culture that tolerates pilot failures.

— Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Definition of tolerates

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Safety officials investigate building The cause of the roof collapse remains under investigation, Bradenton officials said Sunday afternoon.

— Ryan Ballogg July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Their initial target is to recover at least 50% of the mineral content, but PNNL says reaching that baseline efficiently remains difficult.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

As Texas’ public-school enrollment experiences its first non-pandemic enrollment decline in decades, Tarrant County’s pre-K enrollment is also losing its youngest students.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
The research examines nearly 2,000 past and future total solar eclipse paths, comparing them with present-day national borders to determine how frequently each country experiences the rare celestial event.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of experiences

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In some ways, with the current composition of the roster, Niko stands as somewhat of a swing player.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Mac Matte Lipstick stands apart from other matte lipsticks by keeping lips comfy and resisting flaking and feathering for up to 10 hours.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stands

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That means funding enough safe haven beds to meet demand and moving people into supportive housing quickly, so nobody who accepts an offer waits months for a unit.

— Dave Giffen, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
What many people don’t see is what happens before someone accepts help.

— Zeynep Portway, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026