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
Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The show runs through July 22 and is free to the public, offering a rare, close-up look at the creative life behind one of post-punk’s most enduring figures.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 May 2026
Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Air de Paris, the Paris gallery known for its punk ethos and for its prescient and enduring commitment to cutting-edge Conceptual art, will close this week amid bankruptcy proceedings, Cultured magazine reports.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
But for all his business success, Turner’s efforts to protect the planet itself and its few remaining wild places could be his most enduring legacy.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The show runs through July 22 and is free to the public, offering a rare, close-up look at the creative life behind one of post-punk’s most enduring figures.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 May 2026
Verb
Only a handful of artists globally can contend with the breadth of the Lebanese icon’s remarkable musical career, enduring fame, and indelible pop culture impact.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Air de Paris, the Paris gallery known for its punk ethos and for its prescient and enduring commitment to cutting-edge Conceptual art, will close this week amid bankruptcy proceedings, Cultured magazine reports.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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Comer’s letter cites reporting that Altman’s pursuit of a Helion deal, which is still ongoing, would come at a lofty valuation of the power-company, boosting the company’s worth and the value of Altman’s investment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In 2021, the Recording Academy recognized Go-Go within the Best Regional Roots Album category—yet the genre still lacks a proper digital streaming platform (DSP) designation, an ongoing fight for visibility.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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Such obsession can be a frightening emotion both for the person experiencing it and for the target.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The Sierra Madre Police Department said the 53-year-old man passed away after experiencing a medical emergency on the trail, and that no foul play was suspected.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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All are easy to grow and quite adaptable in the garden, tolerating deer, drought, heat, and humidity.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Investors aren't tolerating that anymore.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Both are durable, standing up to the summer heat and rains, often lasting well into late fall or early winter.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin said a meeting was possible only once a lasting peace deal was agreed.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Long before fashion faceoffs were a thing, Donatella gave 1999 viewers a preview of the dress Jennifer Lopez would make immortal at the Grammys the next year.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The application, earlier reported by the Salt Lake Tribune, is now undergoing legal review and would need more than 5,000 signatures for the referendum to appear on the ballot.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Right now, the district is undergoing a major downsizing effort, which includes closing schools and laying off hundreds of employees, due to declining enrollment.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Last month, despite Orbán’s formidable, long-standing attempts to rig the legal and electoral systems in his favor, Magyar won, in a stunning upset.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Remove water sources that wasps can use to build their nests by getting rid of standing water in birdbaths, downspout drains, or other sources in the yard.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Bradley did express an attitude by remaining in Britain, where he might still have been barred from entry into certain clubs, but where he was given credit for his work and recognized as an authority.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The Golden Knights’ defense clamped down until Olen Zellweger tied the game with three minutes remaining in regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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