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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
Today, the Titanic’s legacy endures through museums like the one the couple visited and ongoing research expeditions that offer scientific and educational insight.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Rania, meanwhile, endures displacement, hunger, and the aching wait for reunion, separated from her babies by military checkpoints and war.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The Fitzgerald’s legacy endures A half century after the Great Lakes' most famous shipwreck, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s grip on the public imagination has waned little.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Four decades later, despite a handful of mostly minor injuries (the Hill’s angle of incline is more than thirty degrees), a few instances of vandalism, and our fair share of brutal losses (some years more than others), the tradition endures.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The Fitzgerald’s legacy endures for many reasons.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Rania, meanwhile, endures displacement, hunger, and the aching wait for reunion, separated from her babies by military checkpoints and war.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The Fitzgerald’s legacy endures A half century after the Great Lakes' most famous shipwreck, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s grip on the public imagination has waned little.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Four decades later, despite a handful of mostly minor injuries (the Hill’s angle of incline is more than thirty degrees), a few instances of vandalism, and our fair share of brutal losses (some years more than others), the tradition endures.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The Fitzgerald’s legacy endures for many reasons.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a local veterinarian who undergoes expensive annual MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, said his premiums could double next year.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, the Federal Aviation Administration effectively grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts until each undergoes a thorough inspection.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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This cedar tolerates hot and humid Southern summers and is drought tolerant once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Emperor 1 tolerates heat well, and the dark-purple-red leaves are less prone to scorching.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Four years on, the diatribe remains the same.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Northern Ohio often experiences strong westerly to northwesterly winds over Lake Erie, which can enhance lake-effect snow for cities like Cleveland, Toledo, and Sandusky.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, depending on how long the shutdown lasts, the commodity offerings could eventually start to run dry, Little said.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Technology is an ever-present disruptor that has a way of commoditizing what once felt unique, driving a kind of Moore’s law-like acceleration into every corner of our daily workflows.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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That means any senior who can’t get into one of those units must find a suitable place that accepts vouchers somewhere else.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gustav accepts her answer and says goodbye.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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