as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
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as in experiencing
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 tolerating
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 lasting
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 enduring
Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
They are marked by division, fear, and uncertainty—but also by an enduring potential for hope and transformation.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Even today, his tale provides enduring fodder for best selling books, business school case studies and social media posts that mine it for leadership lessons and insights.
—Martin Gutmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Tekken’s enduring impact isn’t solely derived from the characters and their nationalities, but also on its strength as a fighting game — the rush, techniques, and gameplay maneuvers bring excitement to onlookers at tournaments.
—Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
They are marked by division, fear, and uncertainty—but also by an enduring potential for hope and transformation.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Jackie’s nickname, Leo the Lucky, embodies a lion who not only used up six of his nine lives, but also became an enduring symbol of strength and perseverance.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Even today, his tale provides enduring fodder for best selling books, business school case studies and social media posts that mine it for leadership lessons and insights.
—Martin Gutmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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Drone incursions into sporting and other high-population events is an ongoing problem, with some drone operators unaware of, or indifferent toward, FAA restrictions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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The apparent cooling of their friendship stems from recent revelations in an ongoing legal battle that has unexpectedly pulled Swift into its orbit.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2024
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.—
William Lambers,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Laura Palmer, the immortal heroine (played by Sheryl Lee) of Twin Peaks, appears to me all the time.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Chalamet has been nominated for awards for his performance as the immortal bard at the Golden Globes and several regional critics' awards ceremonies; his fans and lookalikes can tune in tomorrow to discover whether he's been nominated for the Oscar, too.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Buehler missed the 2023 season after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bill Clinton is undergoing testing at Georgetown University Hospital where he was hospitalized Monday for a fever, according to the 42nd president’s deputy chief of staff.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
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Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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