ENDURING Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

enduring 1 of 2

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

By laying the foundation for who Cassius Clay was, the series gives audiences a clearer sense of who Muhammad Ali became and why his presence is so enduring. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026 This is just one program, but in bringing together volunteers, educators, scientists and students, the program has created an incredible and enduring learning experience. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

Remembering Dolores Huerta The fiery and resolute activist who helped launch and guide the nation’s first enduring labor union for poor farmworkers, and later became an inspiration to women and liberal true believers, has died. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 At last, Harrison Butker has a reprieve from the widening public spotlight — but only because its glow is shining instead on a kicker more unsettling than the one enduring a slump. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring

Adjective

Andrew Julien, executive editor at the Daily News, said in an email the organization aims to create stricter guardrails against AI on the site, given the publication’s ongoing litigation against Microsoft and OpenAI.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Many of the bodies recovered have not been identified and DNA analysis is ongoing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

Universities have too often punished controversial opinions while tolerating intimidation, obstruction, and exclusion.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
No more broken promises, rampant corruption, or tolerating an elite class living in luxury while the citizens are ignored.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

Build lasting centers for constitutional study and serious debate.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Yet Television’s peak era was brief, lasting for just two albums before the band split in 1978 and Verlaine and Lloyd pursued solo careers, although the band reformed in 1992 and regrouped several times over the years.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

Who can forget the immortal words of Jud Crandall, delivered by the incomparable Fred Gwynne in the 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary?

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Senna holds an immortal presence in modern Formula 1 for the manner of his racing—ferocious, endowed with grace—and for his untimely death.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of immortal

Verb

Through a window looking into what appears to be a hospital room, paramedics Daniel Horne and Brad Alleger are undergoing an annual skills assessment, a simulation of a real-life medical crisis.

— Elaine Appleton-Grant, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Garrett played for the first time since undergoing knee surgery after the Rams’ season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

Police said a standing reward of up to $25,000 is offered to anyone with information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the hit-and-run driver, through Los Angeles' Administrative Code Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
There always lingers the question of statehood, which exists alongside the island’s long-standing and active independence movement.

— Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

Before planning around the message, ask for the time or remaining step that matters.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
The Bulls hoisted the white flag with two minutes and three seconds remaining, rotating their entire secondary unit into the game to wind down the loss.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026