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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
Given the country’s proximity to the equator, the paddock endures hot and humid conditions when the September race arrives.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Even decades later, the memory of Brenda and baby Erica endures.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
But unlike in most places, this system endures to the present day.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The traditionally commercial model now endures mostly thanks to figures like Santiago Segura.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
There are reasons why certain coaches can establish a culture and a mindset that endures, and enables their players to shrug off those adverse moments and carry on.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Each crash advances the system, but human nature endures.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Already, demands exceed what the river can provide, and the condition is expected to worsen as the Southwest endures a historic drought.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Even decades later, the memory of Brenda and baby Erica endures.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
But unlike in most places, this system endures to the present day.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The traditionally commercial model now endures mostly thanks to figures like Santiago Segura.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
There are reasons why certain coaches can establish a culture and a mindset that endures, and enables their players to shrug off those adverse moments and carry on.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Each crash advances the system, but human nature endures.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Already, demands exceed what the river can provide, and the condition is expected to worsen as the Southwest endures a historic drought.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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Each case undergoes thorough discovery and courtroom preparation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Compared to green tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, so higher levels of catechins and polyphenols are preserved.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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For such a popular restaurant, Matsuri tolerates a lot of flies, unwashed walls and substandard handwashing, as detailed in a Miami Herald story this week on last week’s inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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While Wilson was more impressive with his six receptions, including the breakaway touchdown, Brown remains Florida’s leader in yardage.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Part of this is taking each individual menopause side effect a woman experiences into consideration and treating them one by one.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
2 Oct. 2025
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The photographer experiences a similar sense of comfort when entering Chinatowns for the first time — even in cities he’s never visited before.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pear season lasts from late summer until December, giving you plenty of opportunities to put pear dishes on the table this fall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 Oct. 2025
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Please note that this product is sold without a heatsink, so PC users should double-check whether their motherboard already has one built in, while PS5 users will definitely need one.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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