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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  • The sporty coupe and convertible lasted through 2012, long outliving its early stablemates, the Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The extensive use of cherrywood, renowned for its durable patina, speaks to Lucas’s desire to build a place that will outlive him.
    — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Outlast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlast. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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