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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it an elderly couple who have endured the ups and downs of a half century of married life

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How does the verb endure differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of endure are abide, bear, stand, suffer, and tolerate. While all these words mean "to put up with something trying or painful," endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties.

endured years of rejection

When is abide a more appropriate choice than endure?

While the synonyms abide and endure are close in meaning, abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest.

cannot abide their rudeness

Where would bear be a reasonable alternative to endure?

Although the words bear and endure have much in common, bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.

forced to bear a tragic loss

When can stand be used instead of endure?

The synonyms stand and endure are sometimes interchangeable, but stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.

unable to stand teasing

When would suffer be a good substitute for endure?

While in some cases nearly identical to endure, suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.

suffering many insults

When is it sensible to use tolerate instead of endure?

The words tolerate and endure can be used in similar contexts, but tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful.

refused to tolerate such treatment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of endure Barring Kaminski, it should be said that none of these managers endured six-game losing streaks. Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 This unparalleled resilience has placed Conan the Bacterium at the pinnacle of extremophile organisms—those lifeforms uniquely adapted to endure Earth’s harshest conditions and possibly even extraterrestrial environments. Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 This microbe effortlessly endures radiation doses several thousand times stronger than levels lethal to humans. Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 His wounds cannot be healed, only endured. Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endure
Verb
  • The beloved screen star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent two tracheotomy procedures but had recovered.
    The Deadline Team, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The aircraft previously underwent final maintenance at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, before reentering operational service.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Despite their native habitat in moist woods and along stream banks, plants tolerate dry soil and drought.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Sick and tired of tolerating it?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Then there’s the question of what the crushing water pressure at that depth would have on any bodies that remained on the wreck of the Titanic.
    Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The White House visit is a significant achievement for Bukele, whose authoritarian tactics to remain in power were condemned by the Biden administration just a few years ago.
    David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Rural hospitals, long-term care centers, behavioral health settings and maternal-child health units are experiencing acute shortages.
    Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Natural disasters are increasing so much in frequency and intensity that even places once believed to be insulated from the worst of what’s to come—the cool, wet Pacific Northwest, for example—are experiencing greater effects from wildfire, storms, flooding, landslides and drought.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some breed in running or standing water, while others breed in muddy or swampy locations.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Carbonaceous chondrites tend to be weaker and more crumbly than other meteorites, so these objects just don’t stand as much of a chance.
    Patrick M. Shober, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Taxpayer costs for the Moscow homicides case have continued to climb as Kohberger awaits his chance for a defense at trial and remains jailed.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Geopolitical Ticking Clock The ongoing U.S.-China dispute, Beijing’s approval delays, and national security concerns continue to cloud any hopes for a straightforward resolution pathway.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The play-in tournament means you are certified to have had a mediocre season, like Miami’s 37-45.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Seven additional people involved in the collision had minor injuries.
    Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Cash only: The Desert Bar doesn't accept credit or debit cards.
    Tiffany Acosta, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Endure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endure. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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