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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
Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The farm’s annual Tulip Festival lasts about three weeks and features U-pick fields, kids’ activities, food trucks, and live music on the weekends.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1 and lasts until nightfall on April 9.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Plus, its 8000mAh battery not only lasts all day but also supports reverse charging.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Much of the in-game day, which lasts at most 15 minutes, is spent pinging between attending to the growing line of customers, sorting the video returns piling up on the counter, and answering the busy office phone.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Turn savings into income that lasts Saving is only half the challenge.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s the kind of leadership that lasts.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The farm’s annual Tulip Festival lasts about three weeks and features U-pick fields, kids’ activities, food trucks, and live music on the weekends.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1 and lasts until nightfall on April 9.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Plus, its 8000mAh battery not only lasts all day but also supports reverse charging.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Much of the in-game day, which lasts at most 15 minutes, is spent pinging between attending to the growing line of customers, sorting the video returns piling up on the counter, and answering the busy office phone.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Turn savings into income that lasts Saving is only half the challenge.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s the kind of leadership that lasts.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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The person who survives the abyss is the one with a dozen people standing at the top holding a rope.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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President Jimmy Carter’s determination and discipline achieved the historic 1978 Camp David peace between Egypt and Israel, which still survives.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Investigators said the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to the Target location, which remains closed for repairs.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The reason Cipriani moved against Shell the first time remains a matter of speculation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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But if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Fort Worth Benbrook continues to thrive Fort Worth Benbrook isn’t ranked but probably should be.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No trial date has been set, as his defense continues to review the evidence and conduct depositions.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pool first, oak tree stays In many luxury builds, outdoor spaces are the final flourish.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Paradise Guest Ranch Buffalo, Wyoming The century-old Paradise Guest Ranch offers weeklong family stays during the summer and adult-exclusive weeks when the kids go back to school.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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