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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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
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
The $60 canvas sneaker is detailed with elastic side panels and a vulcanized rubber sole, its black-and-white checker motif among the brand’s most enduring signatures since debuting in 1977.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
With Slater’s Season 24 win and Richter’s enduring appeal, the duo may have more staying power than expected.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
After enduring months of chemotherapy, changes to her hair are an inevitable reality.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
The $60 canvas sneaker is detailed with elastic side panels and a vulcanized rubber sole, its black-and-white checker motif among the brand’s most enduring signatures since debuting in 1977.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Through longing, sacrifice, and perseverance, these women leave an enduring imprint on a story much bigger than their own.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
With Slater’s Season 24 win and Richter’s enduring appeal, the duo may have more staying power than expected.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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The latest martyr in Paris’ ongoing political deadlock — France’s fifth PM in less than two years — is Sébastien Lecornu, who announced his resignation on Monday after just 27 days in office.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is the latest chapter in an ongoing saga between the former couple.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several people reported experiencing the tremor in and around the San Jose area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The house’s spectacle in Grand Palais and fashion show is rooted in technological, futuristic and artisanal imaginations, while experiencing a dichotomy with the reinvention of clothing, which carries a sensitive memory of the past — projecting a constellation of colors, codes and values.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The future will not be secured by tolerating lies or retreating into despair.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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While lacking the third-party app support of the Apple Watch SE or Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, the Venu Sq 2 excels in battery life, lasting up to 11 days in smartwatch mode or 26 hours in GPS mode.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Not only that, the mid-rise design fits and flatters almost everyone, and Levi’s are notorious for lasting forever.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Khalid was born mortal, but was given an immortal life when his father placed his soul into the body of Hunbish, a child that the Goryeo girl once wished to save.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Published in The Atlantic magazine in June 1866, Whittier’s poem gave the real-life tragedy of the Dash and her crew additional immortal power.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Jacksonville venue is undergoing a three-year renovation process, evidence of the construction surrounding the building.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to Kevin Wu, CEO of Leaping AI, customer service is currently undergoing a radical transformation because of the advent of next-generation voice AI agents.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Then the Dodgers stopped by in October for an NLDS heavyweight title bout — and the Phillies are already staggering through a standing 8-count.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 35-year-old is a long-standing advocate of art ownership, having reclaimed her recordings earlier this year.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fields, however, scored his fifth touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the game, sealing the 42-36 win for the Eagles.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Following that 24-hour period, a 72-hour window would open in which Hamas would release the remaining hostages.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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