Synonyms of outlast

outlast

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈlast 

as in to survive

to last longer than

I truly hope this car will outlast our previous one

your work will probably outlast you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• survive
• outlive
• succeed
• perpetuate
• hold (past)
• outwear
• last (beyond)
• persist (beyond)
• abide (beyond)
• endure (past)
• hold out (past)
• draw out
• outstay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlast

History downgraded him Dickinson’s reputation as a man more of words than of action has long outlasted him. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

The Seattle Dog outlasted seven other competitors in a bracket-style taste test ahead of a national holiday closely associated with American classic. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Delatte said transportation decisions often outlast the political and budget cycles that produce them. — Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 28 June 2026

During Truss’ final days in Downing Street, a British newspaper tracked whether her tenure would outlast a lettuce. — Toby Helm, Time, 27 June 2026