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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
Unlike the high school recruiting process, the portal window lasts about two weeks — not months (or in some cases, years).
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Khan says the conversation is shifting toward how long denim lasts and what happens at the end of a garment’s life.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
But the longer the war goes on, the longer inflation lasts, and the government's defense costs rise, and that means bond yields stay higher and borrowing costs for homes and everything else remain elevated.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
An initial fraud alert or active duty fraud alert expires in a year, while an extended fraud alert lasts seven years, but requires an FTC identity theft report.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
The battery lasts around 20 hours on a single charge.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Shift Work Sleep Disorder, or SWSD, is the clinical name for the persistent insomnia or excessive sleepiness that lasts more than three months and is tied directly to a person’s work schedule.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
New cars usually include a bumper-to-bumper warranty that lasts for 3-5 years or 36,000-60,000 miles.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 16 May 2026
People should know when their movements are being logged, how long that data lasts and who can search it later.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Khan says the conversation is shifting toward how long denim lasts and what happens at the end of a garment’s life.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
But the longer the war goes on, the longer inflation lasts, and the government's defense costs rise, and that means bond yields stay higher and borrowing costs for homes and everything else remain elevated.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
An initial fraud alert or active duty fraud alert expires in a year, while an extended fraud alert lasts seven years, but requires an FTC identity theft report.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
The battery lasts around 20 hours on a single charge.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Shift Work Sleep Disorder, or SWSD, is the clinical name for the persistent insomnia or excessive sleepiness that lasts more than three months and is tied directly to a person’s work schedule.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
New cars usually include a bumper-to-bumper warranty that lasts for 3-5 years or 36,000-60,000 miles.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 16 May 2026
People should know when their movements are being logged, how long that data lasts and who can search it later.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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But the decisions that determine whether an organization survives are not those decisions.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Part photography, part sculpture, and part installation, AS OPPOSED TO THE TRUTH positioned itself within the rise of right-wing populism, asking how the personal intersects with—and survives—the political.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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What Hilton is right about California’s population is highly concentrated, while much of the state’s land remains rural or undeveloped.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Burrow has dealt with injuries throughout his career but remains one of the premier talents at the position when healthy.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The American Dream is a myth that claims that great ambition and hard work will be rewarded, but the American Experience isn’t one in which virtue prevails.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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If Musk prevails, the judge could order the unwinding of OpenAI’s 2025 for-profit restructuring, the removal of Altman and Brockman from their roles and up to $150 billion redirected to the nonprofit foundation.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The fun continues in the carriages.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Wrap digital assets back into pooled vehicles, and the concentration problem persists.—
Ivan Kan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Still, the rumor persists — and not entirely without reason, according to some.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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That number could balloon as Runway 4/22 stays offline into Saturday.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Delays in care can allow symptoms to escalate, increasing the likelihood of emergency room visits or inpatient stays — outcomes that are more disruptive and expensive.—
Dr. David Pryor,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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