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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
That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.
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Berly McCoy, NPR, 10 June 2026
No avocado lasts longer than three days.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The service will run as long as the grant money lasts.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Caffeine starts to work within an hour and typically lasts four to six hours.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average restaurant lasts around six years.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The winter is wet and cold by California standards, requiring a light parka, and the summer heat — which lasts from May until October — is scorching, usually hovering in the mid- to upper 90s, and consistently in the triple digits in June, July and August.
—Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
The full presentation usually lasts a couple of hours.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 8 June 2026
Berly McCoy, NPR, 10 June 2026
No avocado lasts longer than three days.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The service will run as long as the grant money lasts.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Caffeine starts to work within an hour and typically lasts four to six hours.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average restaurant lasts around six years.
—David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The winter is wet and cold by California standards, requiring a light parka, and the summer heat — which lasts from May until October — is scorching, usually hovering in the mid- to upper 90s, and consistently in the triple digits in June, July and August.
—Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
The full presentation usually lasts a couple of hours.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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What kind of web survives the transition The technical question of how AI reads the web is also turning into a question about how the web works when AI is one of its main readers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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But the best wellness experiences leave something behind that survives re-entry.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But for all the miles Jujubee has logged, Boston remains her stomping grounds.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Numerous Democratic lawmakers have vowed to investigate matters relating to Paramount and Trump if their party prevails in the midterm elections.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Practicality prevails once again.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
11 June 2026
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Still, the community persists, affirming their singular existence during Gay Pride Month, much like the hundreds who gathered at Pulse ten years ago—those who just wanted to dance.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Consumer confidence has also dipped as the Middle East conflict persists.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Saturday night stays mild and muggy, with lows settling into the 70s.—
Damien Lodes,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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If the rest of their rotation stays healthy — that’s a big if — Weathers could shift to the bullpen whenever Max Fried returns from a bone bruise.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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