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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 hurricane season lasts six months, from June through November.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
If the sanctions waiver lasts only for the 60-day ceasefire extension following the agreement’s signing, international buyers could be unwilling to play ball, cautioned Homayoun Falakshahi, an oil market analyst at Kpler.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Simple steps build calm that lasts and carries you through the day.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
The result is a strong, aromatic smoke that lasts about 20 to 40 minutes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Hormones act as conductors, orchestrating how long each phase lasts.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 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
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
If the sanctions waiver lasts only for the 60-day ceasefire extension following the agreement’s signing, international buyers could be unwilling to play ball, cautioned Homayoun Falakshahi, an oil market analyst at Kpler.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Simple steps build calm that lasts and carries you through the day.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
The result is a strong, aromatic smoke that lasts about 20 to 40 minutes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Hormones act as conductors, orchestrating how long each phase lasts.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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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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His trial is currently scheduled to begin in May 2027, though the date remains subject to change, his criminal defense attorney Amber Fayerberg previously confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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And evil and injustice ultimately never prevails over the grace of God for those who adhere to the Golden Rule.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Walking that line under fire is the challenge that will persist even if a US-Iranian peace prevails.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 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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Yet, outside Ashton, which has attracted national journalists for its rail links to London and high footfall, life in the other small towns which make up the constituency continues much the same.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The article posits that despite significant legal and social progress, cultural prejudice stubbornly persists, revealing that equality under law doesn't automatically eliminate ingrained biases.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Right from the start, that relatively brief partnership was transformative, producing a near-compulsive Google Maps habit for early users that still persists in much of the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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And what do these aesthetic hotel stays cost?—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Interestingly, each family stays within roughly a 25-acre parcel of land.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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