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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
Verb
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How the missile survives enemy defenses Unlike hypersonic weapons that rely on extreme speed, the NCM-LCM survives by remaining difficult to detect.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The regime survives, the missile program exists, and Iran can rebuild its nuclear program.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
15 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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The same will be true if Paramount Skydance prevails, but more so because the new conglomerate will be even larger.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Dec. 2025
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Inside, a soft palette of Calvin Klein’s signature creams, warm neutrals and natural textures prevails.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Dec. 2025
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In the canopy of the Jeffrey pine, nature continues to move forward, indifferent to the change and controversy below.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Decades later, the popularity of Percy Jackson persists, as a new season of the TV adaptation debuts.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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Despite the political agreements, violence persists.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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The debris shifts around it, but the robot stays upright and continues without hesitation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Every dollar donated to the Del Oro Division, covering Northern California, stays local, funding year-round programs.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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