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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
Almost by definition, great literature endures beyond the time of its making.
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Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Conventional warfare, in which bombs are dropped, shipping channels are mined, and the Geneva Conventions apply more broadly, tends to be time-limited (even if the conflict endures for a long period of time).
—Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
And German carrier Lufthansa just slashed 20,000 flights as the European market endures some of the most brutal conditions amid the ongoing energy crisis.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
As the Peach State endures its worst drought in almost 20 years, state environmental officials are considering whether to activate the first phase of the state’s drought response plan, a sign of growing concern over the situation.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This native grass thrives in full sun and endures droughts.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The small crew stationed there endures average winter temperatures of -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius), and four months each without seeing the sun rise above the horizon.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
But the role that his trade played in shaping the modern nation endures.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Conventional warfare, in which bombs are dropped, shipping channels are mined, and the Geneva Conventions apply more broadly, tends to be time-limited (even if the conflict endures for a long period of time).
—Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
And German carrier Lufthansa just slashed 20,000 flights as the European market endures some of the most brutal conditions amid the ongoing energy crisis.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
As the Peach State endures its worst drought in almost 20 years, state environmental officials are considering whether to activate the first phase of the state’s drought response plan, a sign of growing concern over the situation.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This native grass thrives in full sun and endures droughts.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The small crew stationed there endures average winter temperatures of -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius), and four months each without seeing the sun rise above the horizon.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
But the role that his trade played in shaping the modern nation endures.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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Major ratings agencies Fitch and S&P have Paramount debt at junk status as the merger undergoes final review.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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This mix undergoes slow radioactive decay but is not prone to fission, the atom-splitting chain reaction that powers nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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This oak tolerates many soil types.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Creeping Charlie thrives in moist and shaded areas but also tolerates sun.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Standardized test scores have trended upward since the nadir of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state average, but the pace remains too incremental for critics.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Don Ku with the Denver Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association said his group mostly experiences safety and noise problems from nearby clubs.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while the country experiences spectacular sunsets thanks to its varied landscapes, west-facing coast, and wide ocean views, few spots are as perfect for a momentary pause to watch the sun go down as in Lisbon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Following the project’s conclusion, in 2023, annual visitorship surged to thirty thousand; the number of staff, which was sixty-two when Sirén came onboard, now stands at two hundred.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, as seen in video footage that quickly went viral on social media, a man appeared to snatch it away as Evelyn was trying to pick it up near the rail in the left-center field stands at Progressive Field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those who are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark may prefer to pass on the ride, which lasts about 35 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lincoln-Way West’s Owen Chudzinski has a love for baseball that goes back a long way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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