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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
If the shortage lasts too long, protective systems begin disconnecting parts of the grid to stop a wider collapse.
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Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Lingo is discreet, water-resistant, lasts up to 14 days and does not require charging.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
The complete rotation lasts approximately 102 days.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Lingo lasts up to 14 days and does not require charging.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Depending on the scale of the cuts, the process lasts anywhere from 14 days to six weeks and the company cannot simply announce and execute.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Honda owners can access roadside assistance during the warranty term that lasts three years or 36,000 miles, while Hyundai owners have coverage for five years with no mileage cap.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 May 2026
In addition to 5G support, the improved battery life lasts for nearly two days.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The battery lasts up to two hours of continuous use and recharges in 30 minutes, with hot-swappable packs so work doesn't have to stop for long.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Lingo is discreet, water-resistant, lasts up to 14 days and does not require charging.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
The complete rotation lasts approximately 102 days.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Lingo lasts up to 14 days and does not require charging.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Depending on the scale of the cuts, the process lasts anywhere from 14 days to six weeks and the company cannot simply announce and execute.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Honda owners can access roadside assistance during the warranty term that lasts three years or 36,000 miles, while Hyundai owners have coverage for five years with no mileage cap.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 May 2026
In addition to 5G support, the improved battery life lasts for nearly two days.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The battery lasts up to two hours of continuous use and recharges in 30 minutes, with hot-swappable packs so work doesn't have to stop for long.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
Verb
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The gesture of queerness survives in the harshest of climates.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The name of the park remains Denali National Park and Preserve, the NPS said.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Daughter Industry remains open, complete and unfinished, awaiting anyone willing to take a seat and speak through voice, song, breath, and/or dance with it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Verb
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What prevails is efficiency, rather than respect for freedom and human dignity.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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But in the postseason, when team identities teeter, moxie prevails.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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This particular brand of freedom is clearly not serving us well, though, because one set of statistics after another continues to tell us that our mental health and wellbeing are plummeting in an alarming way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The cycle persists because, at every link, those involved have had reasons that felt sufficient to them in the moment.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
Verb
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If MacFarland stays, the biggest long-term item on the to-do list is Makar’s next contract.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Before assembling your tent, lay down a large tarp to ensure the floor area stays dry and doesn't rip on the ground.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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