Synonyms of lasts

lasts

verb

present tense third-person singular of last

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• survives
• prevails
• persists
• continues
• remains
• goes
• endures
• holds out
• lingers
• keeps up
• holds up
• stretches
• manages
• fares
• carries on
• gets on
• abides
• makes out
• perseveres
• gets along
• hangs in
• runs on
• bears up
• draws out
• gets by
• hangs on
• holds on
• copes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails
• goes out
• expires
• runs out
• dies
• stops
• gives out
• breaks
• collapses
• breaks down
• fizzles
• stalls
• crashes
• cuts out
• wanes
• peters (out)
• runs down
• conks (out)

2

as in remains

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

this heavy drought has lasted all summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remains
• continues
• persists
• stays
• endures
• lingers
• survives
• abides
• holds on
• runs on
• prevails
• perdures
• keeps up
• bides
• holds up
• tarries
• sticks around
• carries through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ends
• expires
• ceases
• closes
• dies
• concludes
• passes
• stops
• terminates
• finishes
• lapses
• winds up
• quits
• subsides
• wanes
• discontinues
• leaves off
• dies (down)
• desists
• moderates
• abates
• ebbs
• lets up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lasts

Exactly how long this period lasts can vary widely from card to card. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026

Whether the trend lasts may depend on whether shoppers keep enjoying the products themselves or lose interest once the excitement around each release fades. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

However, with the once-every-26-months Mars launch window — which lasts a few weeks, opening in late October — and no propellant transfer demonstration yet in the books, that is off the table. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026

When the semis fall like this, according to Cramer, the drop usually lasts fairly long. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Together, cadence, standard work and successors can build a strong system that lasts beyond a superhero, because the superhero leaves when the executive does. — Rob Versaw, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The battery lasts up to 10 years, even under heavy-duty use and harsh conditions. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

His most important equipment is a portable, comfortable chair that lasts through four quarters. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

It can be used wired or wireless; the latter lasts up to six months on a single battery charge. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026