LASTED Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

lasted

verb

past tense of last

as in survived

to continue to operate or to meet one's needs we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more

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as in remained

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state this heavy drought has lasted all summer

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Recent Examples of lasted The sport previously competed just shy of 19 miles north of Madrid, at Circuito del Jarama, and F1’s tenure at that track lasted from 1968 to 1981, though four of those years were spent at Montjuïc Circuit in Barcelona. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 This inaugurated the transatlantic African slave trade, which lasted until 1808, when it was banned by Congress. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 The eighth edition of the Sunset Showdown lasted long after the sun went down — about four hours and 10 minutes later — before host Palisades prevailed 56-50 over crosstown rival Brentwood in four overtimes. — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Piniella lasted 3½ years here and said managing in Chicago was different than anywhere else on the planet. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Crane was told to try again in a year, but that year turned into two tours aboard the USS Gettysburg, which lasted two-and-a-half years. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2026 The gay nightlife went underground, there were still parties, but the bars and clubs never lasted very long. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Authorities arrested Alsaidi and Sou Zabib after an investigation that lasted more than 15 months, according to Uthmeier's office, which alleges that the two ran the operation from a Lake Worth home and a Davie warehouse. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The Straw Hat Riots lasted eight days and resulted in arrests, injuries, hospitalizations, and the demise of many, many hats. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 4, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasted

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Foremost among them was the American sense of invulnerability, which had survived lesser terrorist acts.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Few acts from their class survived, or thrived, but Duran Duran has enjoyed a rare, late-career renaissance.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of survived

Verb

Inflation has remained sticky and above central-bank targets over the past year, making further policy tightening unsurprising, according to the UBS CEO.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Anyway, Evelyn appeared to be listening attentively to Jack, though her eyes remained glued to the stage.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of remained

Verb

North Side ultimately prevailed, using a strong defensive performance and a late touchdown to secure a 10-2 victory.

— Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Villegas prevailed in a caustic primary over state lawmaker Jasmeet Bains, a moderate who was backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of prevailed

Verb

Much of it captures a version of Karrahbooo who was watching her career sit still while the conversation around her continued without her.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
But armed conflicts between citizens of Missouri and the Kansas territory had started years earlier and continued into the Civil War.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of continued

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But Brent resumed climbing as conflict persisted, topping $100 per barrel again in July before wavering and then hitting that mark again late Tuesday.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
However, when broken down by race or economic status, for example, gaps emerge between student groups – gaps that have persisted for decades.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026