PERDURES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

perdures

verb

present tense third-person singular of perdure

as in remains

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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Albany police said Gallimore has been suspended without pay while the outcome of administrative action against him remains pending.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
With prospects for a deal toward ending the war with Iran unclear, the stability of oil supplies remains uncertain with the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed, blocking a vital route for oil and gas tankers from the Middle East.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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Reading The Quality Of A Tennis Necklace The difference between a tennis necklace that lasts and one that does not reveals itself in details most people never think to check.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The highly pigmented semi gloss deposits color—13 shades—that lasts up to eight washes, leaving behind lustrous hair.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

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The investigation continues, and some facts could change as witnesses are interviewed and evidence is examined, Brown said.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
Police still have not provided information on a suspect or motive in the shooting as their investigation continues.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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This disparity persists even when both partners work full-time or when women earn more as primary breadwinners.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
This finding offers a look at Russia’s reliance on foreign technology for its missiles and drones, which persists despite years of international sanctions and efforts to restrict access to advanced electronics.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

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