outlasts

present tense third-person singular of outlast
as in survives
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 outlasts In the long run, integrity builds stronger relationships, attracts the right opportunities and creates a reputation that outlasts any marketing hype. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In a men’s semifinal match, Roger Federer outlasts Juan Martin del Potro in a 19-17 final set and clinches his first Olympic singles medal. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Pop divas in their 80s show us that conviction outlasts fashion. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 For trophies tarnish And crowds grow still Time itself outlasts all the skill. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Their sound reproduction is on par with Apple and Bose, though just a hair behind Sony, and their battery life outlasts all three by a wide margin. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 The history of warfare is often measured in winners, losers, troop sizes, dollars and human casualties; but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot. — The Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 For kids like me, home is the warmth that outlasts the travel. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlasts
Verb
  • Whether that impression survives the season is another question entirely.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • And now another waiting game, not for the launch but whether LIV survives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 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
  • A lot of the crimes are committed on women who never receive any justice, but the science outlives what their bodies taught these early forensic investigators like Bell and Littlejohn.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Outlasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlasts. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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