as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
one of the few books published last year that is likely to have lasting significance
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as in surviving
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 remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasting
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
In notes distributed to clients Monday morning, firms such as BofA Securities and Canaccord Genuity encouraged investors to view the sell-off as a buying opportunity rather than confirmation of a deep and lasting threat to Kenvue’s business.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
During his time away from boxing, which would end up lasting some three years, Ali supported himself with speaking engagements and appearance fees.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Left unchecked, toxic dynamics can undermine collaboration, weaken performance and create lasting harm for both people and organizations.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
In notes distributed to clients Monday morning, firms such as BofA Securities and Canaccord Genuity encouraged investors to view the sell-off as a buying opportunity rather than confirmation of a deep and lasting threat to Kenvue’s business.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Allen Iv3rson goes beyond the highlights to explore the man behind the legend, from his upbringing to his lasting global impact.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
During his time away from boxing, which would end up lasting some three years, Ali supported himself with speaking engagements and appearance fees.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting
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Wealth Is Built Without Greed The most enduring wealth isn’t built by gaming the system but through discipline, restraint and integrity.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The California native went on to become one of the most enduring figures of the New Hollywood period, with leading roles in classic movies like All the President’s Men, Three Days of the Condor, The Sting, The Great Gatsby and Sydney Pollack’s Out of Africa.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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See where the cast of the fan-favorite film ended up after surviving Herrington High's alien invasion.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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At Miramontes’ May 9 arraignment, the prosecutor said those surviving victims identified him as the homicide suspect based on his tattoos and a police photo lineup.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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National Hurricane Center The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration previously warned of a heightened risk for major hurricanes in the Atlantic due to record-breaking sea surface temperatures and the ongoing transition from El Niño to La Niña conditions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Among them are Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's growing threat to NATO's eastern flank and the war in Gaza, where Israel's offensive on Gaza City is expanding as the two leaders meet.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The approximately 40,000 older workers who have benefited from it annually in recent years have earned their area’s prevailing minimum wage as a stipend while working part time.—
Cal J. Halvorsen,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Matsura’s photographs stand in sharp contrast to this powerful, prevailing myth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The new $10,000 stipend is separate from the $30 million proposed in the continuing resolution for a law enforcement mutual aid fund for members and $58 million for security for the executive and judicial branches.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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These are ongoing and continuing obligations which, if the member did not meet them, the member could be disassociated from the Subject LLCs and thus lose the right to distributions.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And that’s just 3% short of #1, the immortal Carrie.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Cavill's film is a new version of the 1986 action-fantasy about an immortal Scottish swordsman's battle against another immortal warrior that starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gradually, more women are stepping into leadership roles, an impressive feat considering where women were just a few short decades ago and the persisting gender biases that still lurk in today’s workforce.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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