1
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
The average walk-through lasts about two hours and costs about $1,200 per hour.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Its January chapter, where Miguel is left by Marta and meets Olga, lasts 90 minutes.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Burbank added that a typical zone 2 session lasts about 30 minutes, but can extend to 120 minutes depending on your training goals.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
And when families lead with compassion instead of condemnation, recovery happens faster and lasts longer.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The result is a battery that not only lasts but performs like never before.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The standard walking tour is fully guided and lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
But a temporary funding bill that lasts over a year also has little chance of passing.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Its January chapter, where Miguel is left by Marta and meets Olga, lasts 90 minutes.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Burbank added that a typical zone 2 session lasts about 30 minutes, but can extend to 120 minutes depending on your training goals.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
And when families lead with compassion instead of condemnation, recovery happens faster and lasts longer.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The result is a battery that not only lasts but performs like never before.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The standard walking tour is fully guided and lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
But a temporary funding bill that lasts over a year also has little chance of passing.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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This cold hardy shrub survives winter in containers throughout the South.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chaney's makeup kit still survives to this day, preserved at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Affordability was a central concern for voters in the 2024 presidential contest and remains relevant in the run up to the 2026 midterms, especially among younger voters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The stricter two-party state law prevails, Goldstein said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even here, the attention economy prevails.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Despite the conviction, Williams continues to assert his innocence.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The White House warned that millions of low-income families could lose their Women, Infants, and Children benefits by early November if the shutdown persists and the program doesn't receive additional funding.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the crisis persists, efforts to negotiate a peaceful transition have gained traction, but Maduro’s grip on power and the fractured opposition present steep challenges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The family that plays together, stays together Putnam lives in a bustling, multigenerational household that spans toddlers to young adults.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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And if your gifts are on the heavier side, think homemade treats, books, or candles; flat-rate boxes can be your best friend since the price stays the same no matter how far the package travels.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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