PERDURE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

perdure

verb

(ˌ)pər-ˈdu̇r

Definition of perdure

as in to remain

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state in so many ways, the influence and legacy of the Roman empire perdures to this very day

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Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, remains in charge.

— CARA ANNA, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Seniors need clear assurances that their prescriptions will remain available, their delivery options will continue, and their care will not be interrupted.

— L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of remain

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The Republican president has said new strikes on Iran are an option after the midterms and is sending more military resources to the Middle East, despite initially promising Americans a military campaign that would last only a matter of weeks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Read that provision closely and mind its deadline, because the protection only lasts for a set window.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of last

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Still, questions have persisted about who ordered the interruptions to the satellite internet system that Kyiv has relied on for years to counter Moscow's attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Still, questions have persisted about who ordered the interruptions to satellite internet system that Kyiv has relied on for years to counter Moscow’s attacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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