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
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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
Díaz de la Portilla lost in a runoff to Miguel Angel Gabela, whose term lasts until 2027.
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Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The hopper holds up to 80 balls, and the 6,700mAh battery lasts for up to three hours of play.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
These factors may also affect how long a bruise lasts.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This retired firefighter and bomb tech rose from the flames stronger, sassier, and ready to find a spark that lasts.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
This period, which lasts through mid-November in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, is historically when fewer people book vacations as children return to school after the summer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The chain currently has an online-only deal for a free side of large fries that lasts through September 28.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Registration lasts until September 12, 2025.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Just a pump or two floods strands with nutrients such as beta-carotene and ellagic acid, resulting in noticeably softer and frizz-free hair that leaves behind a sleek finish that lasts throughout the day.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The hopper holds up to 80 balls, and the 6,700mAh battery lasts for up to three hours of play.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
These factors may also affect how long a bruise lasts.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This retired firefighter and bomb tech rose from the flames stronger, sassier, and ready to find a spark that lasts.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
This period, which lasts through mid-November in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, is historically when fewer people book vacations as children return to school after the summer.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The chain currently has an online-only deal for a free side of large fries that lasts through September 28.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Registration lasts until September 12, 2025.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Just a pump or two floods strands with nutrients such as beta-carotene and ellagic acid, resulting in noticeably softer and frizz-free hair that leaves behind a sleek finish that lasts throughout the day.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
Verb
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Training camp and preseason will ultimately decide who survives the roster squeeze.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, after his 17th version unexpectedly survives a mission, a new 18th clone is already in rotation — leaving two Mickeys alive and one slated for annihilation.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully for the Packers, Chicago remains in the division.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The cause of it remains under investigation.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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If Upside Foods prevails in court, legal experts suggest the precedent could apply directly to Texas and other states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Once again, love prevails, and Jess and Spencer choose each other.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The graft and fraud investigations signal that state corruption which helped plunge Greece into a 2009-2018 debt crisis persists, despite reforms and tough austerity under three international bailouts.—
Angeliki Koutantou,
Reuters,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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That spending covers everything from the 48,000 hotel stays at a time when bookings are light ahead of hurricane season, restaurant meals and dining, take-home souvenirs, ground and air transportation, and even salsa dancing lessons.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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