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

Away from the cameras, Gallagher's own love story has been just as enduring. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Many enduring books, like many classic movies, explode these categories. — Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Verb

However, one of the most physically enduring typologies is the prehistoric great houses of the Pueblo people in New Mexico. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 4 July 2026 That, perhaps more than any single legal document, is the Declaration's most enduring gift to the lawyers who followed. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring

Adjective

The court also allowed claims that the company unfairly benefited by skimping on security, may have violated North Carolina’s unfair-trade law, and could be ordered to clarify and improve its ongoing data-security duties.

— Chase Jordan July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Sign up for PEOPLE‘s free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.

— Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

The whole memory industry is experiencing soaring prices due to the AI crunch, which means there's also a shortage for traditional memory needed for phones, tablets, PCs, cars, medical devices and other products.

— Kif Leswing,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Once infected, a person usually begins experiencing symptoms about a week later, though onset can range from two days to over two weeks.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of experiencing

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Some may continue tolerating the pain and wait before searching for a bank that supports a new model or exposing the company to the uncertain risks of stablecoins—assuming the use case works at all.

— Gary Palmer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

The capital’s traditional Independence Day show had 10,000 shells lasting 18 minutes.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The actress and singer met Skrip by chance while the two were vacationing in Egypt, with Williams later recalling that their unexpected encounter blossomed into a lasting romance.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

Bond villain Hugo Drax) imagines a vast, floating city suspended in darkness, inhabited by immortal beings who, out of boredom, begin tinkering with the construct of time.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Lobo As the cigar-smoking, alien, bounty hunter who teams up with Supergirl, Lobo possesses immense strength and is essentially immortal, having lived for hundreds of years.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Definition of immortal

Verb

The former Pfizer building, located on East 42nd Street, was undergoing work to become roughly 1,600 apartment units with amenities such as a rooftop pool and a fitness center.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Lefty reliever Matt Gage (left elbow strain) is undergoing an MRI today.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

Its shuttering, alongside other long-standing landmarks like Taix restaurant, underscores Echo Park’s growing tension between new development and preserving neighborhood character.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.

— Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

The remaining travelers are from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, among other nations.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
After the update, College Football Points can no longer be applied in Dynasty or Road to Glory, though any remaining balance stays in the account and can be spent elsewhere in the game.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026