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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 55 points as the Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday in what was Oklahoma City’s second straight double-overtime victory to begin the season.
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Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Karen Kane Long-Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Dress Sweater dresses are a fall wardrobe staple, and this light gray style by Karen Kane has a timeless look that can outlast trends for years to come.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The Horned Frogs were the more comfortable team in the elements, as TCU leaned on a balanced offensive approach to outlast one of the Big 12’s best offenses.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s the risk Benioff is taking, along with Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and others who are wagering that this administration and its strong-man instincts will outlast the next three years.
—Tom Chavez, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Karen Kane Long-Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Dress Sweater dresses are a fall wardrobe staple, and this light gray style by Karen Kane has a timeless look that can outlast trends for years to come.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The Horned Frogs were the more comfortable team in the elements, as TCU leaned on a balanced offensive approach to outlast one of the Big 12’s best offenses.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s the risk Benioff is taking, along with Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and others who are wagering that this administration and its strong-man instincts will outlast the next three years.
—Tom Chavez, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlast
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To survive, universities must reclaim their calling as moral and intellectual lighthouses, standing firm against intimidation, complacency and fear.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Apple computers have come with text-editing software since the original Mac was released, in 1984; the current iteration of the program launched in the mid-nineties and has survived relatively unchanged.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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An ‘operating system’ designed to outlive its designer Henry’s meetings with his executives have one unusual feature.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Worried about outliving your retirement savings?—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Outlast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlast. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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