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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
Pear season lasts from late summer until December, giving you plenty of opportunities to put pear dishes on the table this fall.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
If the shutdown lasts beyond that, states may have to decide whether to temporarily fund the program on their own or whether to reduce or delay provider payments.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The longer the shutdown lasts, the more indicators may be delayed, and the more uncertainty takes over.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Based on previous instances, an average shutdown lasts about eight days.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Economists warn the longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the strain on families, contractors and the broader economy.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The disease typically lasts around 20 years from the onset of neurological problems to death.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The initial wave usually lasts four to five hours, Donovan said.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
If the shutdown lasts beyond that, states may have to decide whether to temporarily fund the program on their own or whether to reduce or delay provider payments.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
The longer the shutdown lasts, the more indicators may be delayed, and the more uncertainty takes over.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Based on previous instances, an average shutdown lasts about eight days.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Economists warn the longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the strain on families, contractors and the broader economy.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The disease typically lasts around 20 years from the onset of neurological problems to death.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The initial wave usually lasts four to five hours, Donovan said.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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Why not also score some points with the Kele folks, especially when whomever survives at the merge could end up being the key swing votes between Uli and Hina?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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This discipline, debating until the best idea survives, teaches future leaders to welcome scrutiny, pressure-test their own reasoning, and make tough calls with limited information.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Wilson was more impressive with his six receptions, including the breakaway touchdown, Brown remains Florida’s leader in yardage.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Miami prevails in a tight one behind a late defensive stop by Rueben Bain.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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If the case reaches sentencing, a death verdict must be unanimous; a single juror's vote for life prevails.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But something needs to change, at least while the injury report continues to include the star players whom Seattle typically leans on to win games.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kewaunee County introduced a sales tax that continues today.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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If the shutdown persists, NPS may adjust the plans.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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China pain persists China, Nike’s third-largest market, has been a particular problem, and executives said recovery there would take longer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As long as everyone stays healthy, this group seems like the safest bet to be the Mavericks’ starting lineup on opening night.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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