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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
However, depending on how long the shutdown lasts, the commodity offerings could eventually start to run dry, Little said.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Prices start at $20 while stock lasts.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The performance lasts right until Guiteau meets his demise.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Mann said travelers should also give themselves ample time for security checks, especially if the shutdown lasts through Thanksgiving.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Superintendent Burnie Roper said the longer the shutdown lasts, the more uncertainty schools face.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
According to Florida public records, Royal Castle’s trademark lasts through 2028.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
China’s resumption of critical mineral exports also lasts one year and will need to be extended.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Prices start at $20 while stock lasts.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The performance lasts right until Guiteau meets his demise.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Mann said travelers should also give themselves ample time for security checks, especially if the shutdown lasts through Thanksgiving.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Superintendent Burnie Roper said the longer the shutdown lasts, the more uncertainty schools face.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
According to Florida public records, Royal Castle’s trademark lasts through 2028.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
China’s resumption of critical mineral exports also lasts one year and will need to be extended.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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Whether that survives the Court (or is replaced with an overt carbon tariff à la Cassidy-Graham) is the real policy cliffhanger.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Choose Varieties Suitable for Your Zone Successfully growing lavender starts with selecting the right lavender variety for your hardiness zone to increase the chances that the plant survives the winter and regrows the following year.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Four years on, the diatribe remains the same.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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If Conkling prevails in stifling Garfield’s agenda by wiping out his appointees, then his man in the White House, Chester Arthur, will have helped orchestrate it.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whoever prevails will remain a national figure whose efforts to address the city's challenges surrounding affordability and public safety will continue to garner attention over the coming years.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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If blood still persists, repeat these steps until the stain has lifted.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites are grappling with the pause of food assistance as a nationwide pause on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits persists among the ongoing government shutdown.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The couple that superheroes together stays together?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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They’re made with a breathable satin material that stays cool throughout the night and have a side zipper to keep them from slipping off pillows.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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