endured

past tense of endure
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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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Recent Examples of endured However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence. Erik Trinidad, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024 In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls. Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024 Yet, recently the ideological adversaries found some common ground on a political question that has quietly endured over nearly two decades. Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024 My father has endured with Dignity. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 The Wicked film adapts the popular musical that has endured on stage for two decades, relating the untold story of the witches of Oz. Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024 Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, shared a heartfelt exchange with both Kate and King Charles. Erin Hill, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, spoke with both Kate and King Charles. Erin Hill, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024 The Jewish community has long endured violence and antisemitism, Klugman said, and has taken measures to better secure its synagogues and temples across North America. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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  • For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.
    Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and returned to the same hospital in 2010 for another heart procedure, during which two stents were inserted into a coronary artery.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With the help of his colleagues, Lepers underwent a whole bunch of tests immediately after competing in the Swimrun World Championships in Sweden that fall.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.
    Stephen Fowler, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • In an ode to the deliciously erotic scene in Babygirl, Kidman accepted the NBR Award for best actress for her starring performance and marked the occasion by chugging a glass of milk.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Those results are accepted by a growing number of countries, despite the regime’s claim that Maduro won 52% of the vote.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • The conversation lasted so long, five or six hours, that Leavitt’s dad, Jared, fell asleep.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Westphal lasted seven games into that third season.
    Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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