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 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 Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun, aphelion, on July 6, 2026, yet the Northern Hemisphere endures intense summer heat. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 This endures, despite the equally entrenched Hottentot Venus trope of the hypersexualized Black female. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 Inequality endures for Black Americans Citizenship, however, would not mean equality for Black Americans. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

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Verb

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
Instead, after a patient provides a medical history and undergoes a physical exam, MRIs are deployed to confirm or rule out diseases or conditions as part of a proper differential diagnosis.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of undergoes

Verb

Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
This fuss-free group of plants tolerates challenging growing conditions, including heat, drought, and humidity and the gorgeous foliage is unbothered by deer and rabbits.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of tolerates

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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

Verb

One in six people globally now experiences loneliness, with social isolation contributing to more than 871,000 premature deaths every year.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
In the meantime, drink lots of fluids and rest as your body experiences the digestive symptoms.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of experiences

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Cameron, whose season record now stands at 5-7, got 18 swings-and-misses and struck out batters using four different pitches on Saturday, according to Statcast.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
When Haaland — who stands nearly 6-foot-5 — gets the ball in his preferred spots, opponents realize that stopping him is almost out of the question.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of stands

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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of has

Verb

The Dinner Key Mooring Facility, for example, accepts boats up to 50 feet long, leaving boaters with larger vessels — including 55-year-old Capt.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
The skin isn’t just a passive barrier that accepts humectants, peptides, and other ingredients and keeps out external aggressors like pollutants and bacteria.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 6 July 2026