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as in experienced
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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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at some point we all have to endure the loss of a beloved pet
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as in continued
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fashion business is built on change, since nobody expects a particular clothing style to endure
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Recent Examples of endured
The golf comedy earned $41 million at the box office against a $12 million budget and has since endured as one of Sandler’s most beloved features.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
However, few teams endured the offseason makeover that the Chicago Bulls did this past cycle.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Add to that the not-so-gentle judgments Quad endured during her divorce, and her choice to hold off sharing the news with this particular group of women feels less like secrecy and more like self-preservation.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the Saints offense has endured the loss of other key starters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Although the 49ers have endured a trying season, the team camaraderie is evident with Aiyuk's jest toward Purdy following the Big 12 championship game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
His body had endured six years of chemotherapy and an additional five of experimental therapies.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
The national security consensus that has largely endured since the end of World War II is premised on keeping our adversaries at bay so that the horrors of war do not land our on our doorstep.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
However, few teams endured the offseason makeover that the Chicago Bulls did this past cycle.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Add to that the not-so-gentle judgments Quad endured during her divorce, and her choice to hold off sharing the news with this particular group of women feels less like secrecy and more like self-preservation.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the Saints offense has endured the loss of other key starters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Although the 49ers have endured a trying season, the team camaraderie is evident with Aiyuk's jest toward Purdy following the Big 12 championship game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
His body had endured six years of chemotherapy and an additional five of experimental therapies.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
The national security consensus that has largely endured since the end of World War II is premised on keeping our adversaries at bay so that the horrors of war do not land our on our doorstep.
—Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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Treatment with the non-invasive device is generally well tolerated, though VNS can cause slight skin irritation or a temporary cough or hoarseness (if it’s administered through the neck) while the stimulator is on, Vaughn says.Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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The numbers dipped in 2023 and have continued to drop monthly throughout 2024.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The prep version has continued ever since, most recently featuring matchups between 36 teams from around the country who played over two days at Chamblee High School in suburban Atlanta.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione underwent surgery and even texted Martin pictures of it.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company’s earnings report fell short of expectations, though analysts remained optimistic about the database software firm’s cloud business.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Government officials who have remained in Damascus after Assad fled, including Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali, have met with the rebels to discuss the power transfer.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The filmmakers had little choice but to compress the timeline, eliminate major characters, and favor emotional truth over strict historical truth.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the company had little trouble finding takers for the 349 copies to be made.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The federal legislation that created this approach was enacted in 1973 and quickly accepted nationwide.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Once you are accepted, you will be contacted by a legacy ambassador to set up a time to visit Beam’s Clermont campus to pick a barrel.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those votes came after the board heard from 60 parents, teachers and community members during a public hearing that lasted more than two hours.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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The season lasted 13 episodes over two-and-a-half weeks, finishing with a Marissa Jaret Winokur victory over fellow finalist Ross Matthews.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The call center data showed customers waiting less than 60 seconds for phone support, yet complaints about excessive wait times persisted.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Importantly, those improvements persisted even after the stimulation was switched off.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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