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 Before that, in a trend which lasts to this day, the very best players were always tempted away, to Italy or Spain, towards salaries that German football could never provide. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The advantage lasts three to six months before a copy shows up. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 If time is tighter, the Prague Venice River Cruise lasts 45 minutes and takes you off the river and into the canals. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 21 July 2026 Garmin estimates the Cirqa Smart Band lasts up to 10 days before needing a recharge. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 Offered through nonprofit credit counseling agencies, a DMP typically lasts three to five years and combines your eligible unsecured debts into one monthly payment. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30, and Tropical Storm Bertha is the second major storm of the 2026 season. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The initial pursuit — which technically lasts the entire episode — is plagued by stops and starts to introduce characters and better explain the stakes. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 This typically lasts up to two weeks after delivery and can leave new moms feeling sad, moody, tearful, or emotionally sensitive due to the rapid hormonal changes that occur after childbirth. — Isabel Lopez, Parents, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts

Verb

But real vulnerability rarely survives beyond a song before Twain retreats to reflexive brightness.

— Amanda Wicks, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
All of these factors reduce the likelihood that an average cancer patient in Nigeria survives after their diagnosis.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026

Definition of survives

Verb

Safety officials investigate building The cause of the roof collapse remains under investigation, Bradenton officials said Sunday afternoon.

— Ryan Ballogg July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Their initial target is to recover at least 50% of the mineral content, but PNNL says reaching that baseline efficiently remains difficult.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

As an impasse between the union representing Fort Worth’s firefighters and the city over contract negotiations continues, Fort Worth City Council members have weighed in.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Bertha continues its tour along the Gulf Coast, ushering in tropical storm-force wind gusts, hazardous beach conditions and pockets of rain.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

If neck pain persists past a week, if headaches become chronic or if numbness or tingling reaches the arms or hands, that’s the threshold to book an appointment — not a signal to push through.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
The longer this imbalance persists, the greater the opportunity for Chinese economic penetration into the Russian Far East and Eastern Siberia.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of persists

Verb

Every detail, from private transfers and pre- or post-cruise stays to exclusive local experiences, is thoughtfully arranged to create a seamless journey from beginning to end.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Briceno suggests decanting only a small amount onto a clean palette and closing the jar immediately so the texture stays consistent.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026