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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
But the string quartet endures precisely because tension between the voices is part of the form, not a failure of it.
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Rafael Pimentel Pinto, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In 2022, shoe manufacturer Footwear Unlimited entered into a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to manage the brand and continues to drive the vision, innovation and design that endures today.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
In the end, that is what endures.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
De Leon’s jaded but shrewd Gonzalez endures a brasher, greener partner (Jon Michael Hill).
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
To this day, the palace endures as one of the most important historical sites on Oahu.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
What Mary endures throughout Stappard’s debut is unquestionably torturous, but the writer/director never seems to take pleasure in orchestrating her or any other Māori characters’ suffering.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Together, these books are a testament that even in the darkest places, something endures.
—Rocky Callen, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The tradition endures even as most people quietly agree that art probably shouldn’t be co-opted by the agendas of nation-states.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Rafael Pimentel Pinto, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In 2022, shoe manufacturer Footwear Unlimited entered into a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to manage the brand and continues to drive the vision, innovation and design that endures today.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
In the end, that is what endures.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
De Leon’s jaded but shrewd Gonzalez endures a brasher, greener partner (Jon Michael Hill).
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
To this day, the palace endures as one of the most important historical sites on Oahu.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
What Mary endures throughout Stappard’s debut is unquestionably torturous, but the writer/director never seems to take pleasure in orchestrating her or any other Māori characters’ suffering.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Together, these books are a testament that even in the darkest places, something endures.
—Rocky Callen, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The tradition endures even as most people quietly agree that art probably shouldn’t be co-opted by the agendas of nation-states.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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Will its out-of-the-box simplicity—born from a culture that tolerates zero friction—be seen as a competitive edge, or a constraint?—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Podocarpus tolerates heavy pruning and can be shaped to suit your needs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with few effective treatment options once the disease spreads.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Heat to build back in Maryland experiences a brief break from the heat and humidity on Monday and Tuesday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The issue has become increasingly prominent as North Carolina experiences a boom in data center development and other energy-intensive projects.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Typically, symptoms resolve within two to seven days, but people with severe symptoms, including diarrhea that lasts more than three days, high fever and blood in stool should seek medical attention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Americans are increasingly open to approaches that reduce harm, strengthen communities, and deliver safety that lasts.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Scorsese is the highest-profile filmmaker to embrace the technology roiling many of his Hollywood peers and potentially representing a paradigm shift in how the film industry accepts its use.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Because California accepts and counts large numbers of mail-in ballots after Election Day, final results were not immediately available.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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