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
Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The idea that managers must be loud, constantly visible, or the most vocal person in the room is one of the most enduring workplace myths.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Brad Anderson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
After enduring so much, Brobbey will be fixed on giving one of the season’s feel-good stories a happy ending.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The trio busted budgets as well as deadlines but made enduring movies.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The idea that managers must be loud, constantly visible, or the most vocal person in the room is one of the most enduring workplace myths.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Trust is one of the greatest and enduring differentiators in business.
—Brad Anderson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
After enduring so much, Brobbey will be fixed on giving one of the season’s feel-good stories a happy ending.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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The kidnappers were part of an ongoing abduction ring that had netted around $65 million.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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Structural challenges—including constraints in yarn supply, port bottlenecks, rising labor costs and ongoing wage negotiations will require sustained and coordinated effort.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Feb. 2026
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The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Consumers save a lot on fuel with this model while also experiencing the best of Mercedes' wagon culture.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cryptomeria thrives under challenging conditions, tolerating salt spray, deer and rabbit browsing, and hot, dry planting sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Individuals with sensitive digestive systems, irritable bowel syndrome or difficulty tolerating large amounts of oats may especially need to limit frequency or portion size.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, best leading actress nominees Emma Stone (Bugonia) and Renate Rensve (Sentimental Value) relied on bold cutouts to make a lasting impression.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2026
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This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many people know the history of deforestation, but far fewer know about the management of forests and groves as renewable and possibly immortal resources.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Channing Tatum is Caine Wise, a half-wolf, half-human being who joins forces with Jupiter to save the human race from its destiny of getting harvested for a liquid that makes the galaxy’s rulers immortal.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Recognizing this challenge, Yale researchers sought to better understand the prevalence of antibiotic allergy labels among patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation, which patients are most likely to carry them, and how often those labels reflect true allergy.—
Jordan Shaked,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The news came 48 hours after the Kings announced that Zach LaVine (finger) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) would miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgical procedures to repair their injuries.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Amidst this modern influx, the ancient beats strong with the Pak Tai Temple, an 18th-century ode to the God of the Sea, standing as the heart of the island's colorful Cheung Chau Bun Festival.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In an alarming change that could force Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos Hills to slash millions of dollars from their budgets or raise local taxes, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is revamping a long-standing contract that provides those cities with public safety services.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cuba does not appear to have any remaining allies willing to supply the hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of fuel needed to power the economy.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Also, don’t be fooled by the Big 12’s midpoint remaining basically unchanged.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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