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 battery lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable when that time comes.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Deliver a genuine human experience that starts from the moment a client requests more information and lasts beyond the receipt of their purchase.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Seen this way, what lasts is never just work.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
The video that Bayoumi shot lasts over an hour long and showcases iconic Washington sites, including the White House and the Capitol.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
This regimen can be prescribed by eye-care professionals across the US and typically lasts for 12 weeks.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The watch also has the most accurate GPS in a sports watch and a battery that lasts up to 42 hours, or up to 72 hours when in Low Power Mode.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Díaz de la Portilla lost in a runoff to Miguel Angel Gabela, whose term lasts until 2027.
—Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This period, which lasts through mid-November in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, is historically when fewer people book vacations as children return to school after the summer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Deliver a genuine human experience that starts from the moment a client requests more information and lasts beyond the receipt of their purchase.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Seen this way, what lasts is never just work.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
The video that Bayoumi shot lasts over an hour long and showcases iconic Washington sites, including the White House and the Capitol.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
This regimen can be prescribed by eye-care professionals across the US and typically lasts for 12 weeks.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The watch also has the most accurate GPS in a sports watch and a battery that lasts up to 42 hours, or up to 72 hours when in Low Power Mode.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Díaz de la Portilla lost in a runoff to Miguel Angel Gabela, whose term lasts until 2027.
—Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This period, which lasts through mid-November in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, is historically when fewer people book vacations as children return to school after the summer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
Verb
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Gaal, meanwhile, survives but without the answers that might make survival meaningful.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The soap and baking powder are long-gone; the chewing gum survives and thrives.—
Julia Dhar,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Frontier, American are the perennial problem children Frontier Airlines remains stuck at the bottom for the third straight year.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With the crack of a single rifle shot, that dream remains in doubt.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the issue of national security, namely its component as information security, prevails over all considerations and personal feelings.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their verdict, not the judgment of the company’s management team, prevails, the brothers insisted.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s attorneys on Thursday had submitted an emergency request to pause a lower-court ruling, which barred Cook’s firing from taking effect while her lawsuit against the president’s action continues.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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There’s a reason a new generation of editors continues to fall in love with the brand, and the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is one of them.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If secrecy persists, gently ask if there are aspects of their life that feel hard to discuss.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, homelessness still persists even as advocates use both approaches.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rice starch still sops up oil and beefs up strands, but with an even airier spray that stays invisible and smells softly fruity and floral.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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