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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
The residual heat lasts through the day.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Many magnolia trees bloom once per year, with a dramatic flush of flowers that lasts several weeks.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The infrastructure lasts decades and, once set up, needs only sunshine.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
His term as a governor lasts until January 2028.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
That's unlike other sporting events, like football or baseball, where the average game lasts around three hours.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Here’s how to get tickets while availability lasts.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 13 May 2026
As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
If the diarrhea gets bloody or lasts more than two days, see a doctor.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Many magnolia trees bloom once per year, with a dramatic flush of flowers that lasts several weeks.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The infrastructure lasts decades and, once set up, needs only sunshine.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
His term as a governor lasts until January 2028.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
That's unlike other sporting events, like football or baseball, where the average game lasts around three hours.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Here’s how to get tickets while availability lasts.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 13 May 2026
As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
If the diarrhea gets bloody or lasts more than two days, see a doctor.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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If this obscene gerrymander survives, the next one will purge what little remains of Democratic representation in the Legislature, where the GOP holds massive supermajorities far beyond its share of the electorate.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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If your home survives, proceed with caution.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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What Hilton is right about California’s population is highly concentrated, while much of the state’s land remains rural or undeveloped.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Burrow has dealt with injuries throughout his career but remains one of the premier talents at the position when healthy.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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An upbeat party atmosphere prevails inside the Wiener Stadthalle arena and in the separate Eurovision Village fan zone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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With Tehran engaged in high-stakes peace negotiations, the outcome could determine which faction prevails in the next phase of the Islamic Republic.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Player of the Week Junior shortstop/outfielder Jessi Pontrelli delivers a red-hot week at the plate, going 11-for-13 with nine runs as Lemont continues to run the table in the South Suburban Blue.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Tornados, large hail, damaging winds possible Monday The stormy pattern persists into early next week, with Monday shaping up as the area’s best chance for severe weather, the National Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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And upon the president's return to the White House tonight, one key issue persists — namely, Iran.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The faux-wrap neckline stays secure while chasing after the kids, while the flowy A-line silhouette doesn’t cling to the body.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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However, if one or both of those quarterbacks stays healthy, one of the NFL’s most-competitive divisions could return to form after a bit of a down year in 2025.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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