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 The sensor is powered by a single AAA battery (not included) that typically lasts up to 6 months, depending on usage. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The agreement lasts for three years but could be cut short or extended depending on whether the parties mutually determine the city and Police Department have reached compliance. — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The agreement lasts for three years, but could be cut short or extended depending on whether the parties mutually determine the city and police department have reached compliance. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 The bottle is offered in either 8-, 16- or 32-ounce bottles, but one application lasts for six months. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026 The deep-tissue session, which lasts for 30 minutes, draws directly on Brady’s time spent with his longtime body coach, Alex Guerrero, to shape his recovery in the NFL and beyond, alongside a team of licensed therapists and trainers. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 The ride lasts about a minute, but that sounds like plenty of time to me. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The battery lasts for an industry-best 40 hours and is replaceable (essentially unheard of in consumer electronics). — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Frozen fruits and vegetables offer an alternative that’s more accessible and lasts longer, especially for people in these areas. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2026

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As for why Carrie survives, Flanagan has plans for another two seasons, taking us into uncharted territory with King’s blessing.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Mary, who survives him with their sons, remained by his side to the end.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of survives

Verb

Instead, silence frequently prevails on the air, if not on social media.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The site to which Shift is specific is not just the farm in King City but the field of historical preservation, where the conundrum of stasis versus passing time prevails.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevails

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The American consumer, who accounts for about 70% of GDP, continues to buy stuff, but many are stressed by energy prices, wage stagnation, rising interest rates, and an affordability crisis in everything from health care to housing.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

Dietitians recommend seeing a doctor when sleep trouble persists.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
But there's still plant life to be found, especially around the Hoanib River, an ephemeral river that only flows on the surface following heavy rain—though water persists underground both in the river and in springs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of persists

Verb

But scientific progress rarely stays within neat national boxes for long, even when governments would prefer it to.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Because the sofa reads differently when the palette around it changes, even if the sofa itself stays the same.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026