Definition of outlastnext
as in to survive
to last longer than I truly hope this car will outlast our previous one your work will probably outlast you

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Recent Examples of outlast But whether Netanyahu leaves politics this week or years down the road, his national security vision will outlast him. — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026 All the Badgers needed in the second half to outlast the Trojans was two successful scoring drives. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 The look softens, but traces can outlast the semi-permanent window artists advertise. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 Saturday night, the Hurricanes outlasted Florida State, 43-35, the double overtime game adding another epic episode to the rivalry. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlast
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  • He is survived by his wife, four children and two grandchildren, Isabella and Edward.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The 2023 marine heat wave gave us a way to identify the corals more likely to survive.
    — Steven Vollmer, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • State Farm offers return-of-premium term insurance, which returns eligible premiums if the insured outlives the initial 20- or 30-year term and the policy requirements are met.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Archaeological evidence clearly shows that since large permanent settlements began to appear nearly ten millennia ago, most buildings simply outlived any one particular purpose, gradually accumulating alterations and new uses over time.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Outlast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlast. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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