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as in undergoes
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 tolerates
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 remains
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 endures
As Haiti endures a devastating crisis marked by escalating violence and lawlessness, urgent international intervention is required to address the growing chaos.
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Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
What endures through all of the yelling and conjecture around James, his greatness and his unprecedented career, is this stare caught on camera.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Kim shares her touching memories of her mother's unwavering love, indicating that love endures even amidst life’s chaos.
—Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
This is our moment to ensure that Buckley’s vision endures.
—Chuck Defeo, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
While many chase viral moments, Holiday's insights about creating work that endures provide a more sustainable path to long-term success.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The heart-warming tale got the sequel treatment in 2008 and endures as a girlhood classic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
The audience endures horror after horror, including jump scares (something Eggers previously declined to embrace).
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
However, his reputation as a world-class Christmas hater endures.
—Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
What endures through all of the yelling and conjecture around James, his greatness and his unprecedented career, is this stare caught on camera.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Kim shares her touching memories of her mother's unwavering love, indicating that love endures even amidst life’s chaos.
—Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
This is our moment to ensure that Buckley’s vision endures.
—Chuck Defeo, National Review, 26 Dec. 2024
While many chase viral moments, Holiday's insights about creating work that endures provide a more sustainable path to long-term success.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The heart-warming tale got the sequel treatment in 2008 and endures as a girlhood classic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
The audience endures horror after horror, including jump scares (something Eggers previously declined to embrace).
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
However, his reputation as a world-class Christmas hater endures.
—Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endures
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The same is true during pregnancy, when the body undergoes drastic changes that affect both the quantity and quality of sleep.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
24 Dec. 2024
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Next, the material undergoes a potassium hydroxide treatment, which selectively removes less-stable structures, carving out a complex network of microscopic pores.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next The investigation into the plane crash remains ongoing.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With partial adoption, AI remains a disconnected tool rather than a reliable part of the team's strategy.—
Peter Benei,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The speaker is built for extended outdoor outings, too, with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours per charge and IP67 protection against water and dust.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fashion trends come and go, but style lasts forever.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Dec. 2024
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The overwhelming majority of respondents to the CNBC CFO Council quarterly survey said their company neither holds bitcoin or any cryptocurrency, nor accepts either as a form of payment.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Saturday night's drawing.—
Chris Sims,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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And in fact, the IEA’s own medium-term forecast, out to 2030, suggests that oil demand will rise by 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2030, versus the Stated Policies scenario in the latest World Energy Outlook, which sees 2030 oil demand as virtually unchanged from 2023.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The boy persists, and Jamie barks at him to take off his coat and shirt.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But women’s representation in commercial real estate as a whole and in its top positions hasn’t changed meaningfully, according to the study, and the gender compensation gap persists and in recent years even widened.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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