LASTS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

lasts

verb

present tense third-person singular of last

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 This collection of designs looks good, lasts and makes life a little easier. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The risk of heavy rain lasts into Friday in some areas, but the wet pattern should ease up this weekend when storm-killing high pressure arrives. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Obtaining a prevailing wage determination, the first step in the process, takes three to eight months and recruitment lasts a minimum of 60 days and can extend beyond that period. — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Lightning only lasts a fraction of a second, but the aftermath can last a lifetime. — Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 But after that comes the grueling residency that lasts a minimum of three years but can extend to five or more, followed by fellowships for those who decide to specialize further. — Rajani Larocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Retrospect combines delicate white florals with a rich base of musk, vanilla, and moss, offering a second-skin scent that lasts for an impressive 12 hours. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The discomfort usually lasts only a few seconds to a few minutes and typically resolves as the tissues warm up. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Some even rank eclipses in advance according to how long totality lasts. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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Even if Mills survives the primary, he may be headed for trouble in the general election, according to Silver Bulletin, a political analysis site run by statistician Nate Silver.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
How long the tree survives upon infestation can depend on the species, explains Roets; oak trees typically die within four years, while box elders often don’t survive beyond the first 12 months.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of survives

Verb

Albany police said Gallimore has been suspended without pay while the outcome of administrative action against him remains pending.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
With prospects for a deal toward ending the war with Iran unclear, the stability of oil supplies remains uncertain with the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed, blocking a vital route for oil and gas tankers from the Middle East.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

Speaking to supporters late Tuesday evening, Hong stressed that no matter who prevails, the Badger State's politics have changed.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Both are written in English and Chinese, but the Chinese version prevails in cases of conflicting interpretation, especially in Chinese jurisdictions.

— Christopher K. Tong, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevails

Verb

There is no greater cautionary tale than Australia’s cane toads, whose now 200-million strong population continues to wreak havoc 91 years after being introduced to deal with the country’s cane beetle problem.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
The episode picks up when Bret and Robert have their first tense interaction — their vaguely hostile and lightly homoerotic back-and-forth continues to be the highlight of the show for me.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

So long as effective communication persists, the reflex to mourn the disuse of a language can be motivated only by something else—nostalgia or, perhaps, the loss of a group’s ability to easily demarcate itself.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Small businesses already report a widening gap between AI adoption and AI readiness, and a workforce that cannot keep pace with a changing tool is one of the quieter reasons that gap persists.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026