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
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
In an industry often seduced by scale and swagger, Claire offers something far more enduring.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The Nets aren’t simply thanking Fernández for enduring the losing.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
His story is raw and real and honest and enduring.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
In an industry often seduced by scale and swagger, Claire offers something far more enduring.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
There are the stunning landscapes of Tuscany, the historic charm of destinations like Florence and Verona, and the enduring fashion scene of Milan.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The Nets aren’t simply thanking Fernández for enduring the losing.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Quinlan represents former district CEO Pedro Martinez, who was fired without cause in December 2024, in an ongoing lawsuit against several current and former board members.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Through her initiative, Period Positive Drive, the San Jose teenager collected and donated 4,278 period products to HomeFirst, a local organization serving people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Chicago is now experiencing its second-wettest spring on record and its rainiest April since 2013, according to the University of Illinois State Water Survey.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Investors aren't tolerating that anymore.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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While all the common camellia species make a fine hedge, the species Camellia sasanqua has the advantage of tolerating both full sun and partial shade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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In at least two cases Taylor has seen, the relationship between the child and parent suffered lasting damage.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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As Democrats look toward the next election cycle, the question is no longer whether the party is shifting on Israel, but whether that shift will turn one of Washington’s most durable bipartisan issues into a lasting political fault line.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The season ends with Rachel driving away, now as this immortal witness to the ongoing curse.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Divine Dancers duology comes to a close as immortal celestial dancer Meneka attempts to hide from her divine fate with mortal sage Kaushika, with whom seduction turned to genuine love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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From Cape Coral to Kansas City, America’s housing market is undergoing a historic reversion to the mean—and the data couldn’t be more striking.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The county has exempted the project from undergoing a state environmental review — a point of contention for many residents who are concerned about the health and environmental impacts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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This imbalance is one of the main hurdles still standing.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Preliminary investigation indicated that an unknown offender pulled out a gun and shot into a crowd of people who were standing outside, hitting three of them.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Thinly slice remaining 1 scallion on a diagonal; set aside for serving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Using Opta’s power rankings to estimate the relative difficulty of each side’s remaining games, Carlos Corberan’s Valencia have the most to fear.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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