ENDURING Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ

Definition of enduring

as in ongoing

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own

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enduring

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verb

present participle of endure

as in experiencing

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 tolerating

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 lasting

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 enduring

Adjective

The notion of remaining in your childhood home well into your adult years carries an enduring stigma, suggesting a failure to launch. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026 The film has proved both controversial and enduring, spawning an eight-film franchise and earning its chainsaw-wielding antagonist, Leatherface, a spot among film’s most iconic horror villains. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Verb

Survivors will be recognized, and a commemorative slideshow of archival photographs and a traveling exhibit curated by the Wyandotte County Historical Museum will help younger generations learn about the disaster and the community’s enduring legacy. — Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Felice County Fair is a testament of that enduring influence. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring

Adjective

The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The facility is believed to not yet be operational, with construction ongoing.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

In his first job coaching a pro women’s team, Current coach Chris Armas is experiencing the ways in which a women’s squad rallies around families.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
That is, until a mysterious entity shows up who can jump from person to person, as Peter himself is experiencing changes to his health and powers.

— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

Women who are actively seeking new employment show narrower pay gaps than those who stay, which means the ones tolerating the widest gaps are often trading fair pay for flexibility or job security.

— Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
For decades, the system has demanded toughness in exactly the wrong places, tolerating dysfunctional technology, absorbing endless documentation, and compensating for broken workflows.

— Frantz M. Berthaud, STAT, 7 July 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

How lasting that business could be will depend on whether the shortage of AI infrastructure persists.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 July 2026
The companies that create lasting value will build the infrastructure that allows healthcare organizations to confidently rely on information collected outside traditional clinical settings.

— AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

And nowhere was that ability used to such immortal effect as in one of his earliest roles, playing a Cold War–era spy cuckolded by a tentacle monster.

— Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 15 July 2026
The immortal being who’d called himself a god just moments prior regresses into his stuttering, childhood self.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Definition of immortal

Verb

Under new owner Tom Dundon, the Portland Trail Blazers are undergoing significant restructuring, marked by earlier layoffs of 70 front office staff.

— Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Or any other details in this first drive report—the hybrid Seltos is still undergoing its EPA certification, and Kia isn’t prepared to talk power, torque, or efficiency until that’s done and dusted.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

About three seconds later, while the man is on the ground, a male officer standing over him appears to fire three rounds, and the man stops moving.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
While standing at the case, visitors can hear the audio of the speech where Douglass criticizes Americans celebrating freedom while millions remain enslaved.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

The match puts Bay FC at the halfway point of its 2026 season schedule with 15 game remaining.

— Staff report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Whether that means the 26-year-old won’t still catch the interest of a Champions League club remains to be seen, but his chances of remaining an Everton player were not as damaged as some feared.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026