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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  1. remains
  2. lasts
  3. continues
  4. persists
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  • Giving team members insight into what is known, what remains unchanged and what may come next can help people navigate uneasy periods of uncertainty with greater confidence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The vessel's identity remains unknown, and researchers are now turning to historical records in the hopes of identifying the ship.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of remains
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  • Exactly how long this period lasts can vary widely from card to card.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Whether the trend lasts may depend on whether shoppers keep enjoying the products themselves or lose interest once the excitement around each release fades.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • The victim continues to experience symptoms from the poisoning, including not being able to focus, tiring easily and a loss of sensation in his left hand, Gomelsky said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Martínez continues to lead the company alongside Luis Miguel Calvo, head of content at Gersh International.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of continues
Verb
  • The Innovation Paradox persists not because technology fails to advance, but because institutions fail to adapt.
    — Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The economic decline persists, according to the report, with sales revenue this year still down about one-third from prepandemic levels.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of persists
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“Perdures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perdures. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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