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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
This endures, despite the equally entrenched Hottentot Venus trope of the hypersexualized Black female.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Times change and empires crumble, yet the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest endures.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Inequality endures for Black Americans Citizenship, however, would not mean equality for Black Americans.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
For some federal workers, that pride endures despite the upheaval.
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Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The precautions come as much of the eastern United States endures one of the hottest stretches of the summer, just as millions of Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations.
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Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Building this fortress early ensures the company's mission endures beyond its founder, preventing external forces from dictating its future.
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Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Yet, her art endures and embodies the contradictions and passions that defined her.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Times change and empires crumble, yet the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest endures.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Inequality endures for Black Americans Citizenship, however, would not mean equality for Black Americans.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
For some federal workers, that pride endures despite the upheaval.
—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The precautions come as much of the eastern United States endures one of the hottest stretches of the summer, just as millions of Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations.
—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Building this fortress early ensures the company's mission endures beyond its founder, preventing external forces from dictating its future.
—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Yet, her art endures and embodies the contradictions and passions that defined her.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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The uranium used in nuclear fuel undergoes an enrichment process to increase the levels of the more radioactive U-235 form.
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The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
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Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.
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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.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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But much of the repressive and corrupt structure in place during Maduro’s reign remains, with no concrete date set for democratic presidential elections.
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The patient experiences a system in which the doctor’s recommendation is not always enough.
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The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
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It was fought on the very ground where the Savannah History Museum now stands.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The reduced rate, which serves as an incentive to get more borrowers to enroll in auto pay, lasts through June 30, 2028.
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For one thing, beetle colonies span all life stages and hence require complex containment; superworm cleaning only requires the larval stage, which lasts 10–12 weeks compared to just five to seven weeks for the beetles.
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Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
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Miami has 12 roster spots filled and will add two or three other players on value deals.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
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“Endures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endures. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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