LASTS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

lasts

verb

present tense third-person singular of last

as in survives

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 remains

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

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Recent Examples of lasts When ingested, the parasite causes explosive diarrhea that lasts roughly one week but can last up to a month. — Rachel Royster july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Not all the humor holds up in films from the ‘80s, but that one lasts. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Transient global amnesia is a sudden episode of temporary memory loss that typically lasts between one and 24 hours, according to an online library available on the National Library of Medicine. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Those with poor health, or who are immunocompromised, may need medical intervention if the illness becomes more severe or lasts for a long time. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Wolfe said cyclosporiasis often lasts longer than food poisoning, which can cause similar symptoms. — Eva Flowe july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 The effects are social and calm with a 20-minute onset that lasts for an hour of pleasantness. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 The reduced rate, which serves as an incentive to get more borrowers to enroll in auto pay, lasts through June 30, 2028. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 For one thing, beetle colonies span all life stages and hence require complex containment; superworm cleaning only requires the larval stage, which lasts 10–12 weeks compared to just five to seven weeks for the beetles. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

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Fans recommend the film to one another when hope feels scarce, passing along its core conviction that society survives through connection rather than conquest.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
My parents’ rescue at Entebbe taught me that freedom survives only because people choose to defend it.

— Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of survives

Verb

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of remains

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In Gaza City, a Palestinian man continues to search for the remains of his 26-year-old son, who was killed in an Israeli strike nine months ago.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The broader medical tourism industry continues to expand, but beauty and cosmetic tourism have become fast-growing segments of their own.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

Despite the years of Sturm und Drang about pandemic origins, and the wholesale adoption of the lab-leak theory by the party that controls both Congress and the White House, a shaky status quo still persists in biosafety.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
For instance, some forecasters warn that if drought persists through multiple seasons, the combination of dry soils and shifting precipitation patterns could increase stress on agriculture and water supplies.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of persists

Verb

Labeling the outside of the container ensures your household stays safe.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Airbnb proved to be a popular alternative to traditional hotels, with offers like the World Cup bundle, which included free World Cup tickets with select Airbnb stays at an average price of $365 per night.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026