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
Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Not to mention some of Arizona's most enduring legends, from the Mogollon Monster to La Llorona.
Weatherford Hotel, Flagstaff
Room 55 was infamous for strange happenings until it was taken out of the occupancy rotation and turned into a broom closet.
—Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In this digital era where bespoke touches are the norm, such refinement not only delights but also deepens connections and fosters enduring loyalty.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Winner of 10 Emmys, The Big Bang Theory has proven one of the most enduring sitcoms of the century, producing two spin-offs, Young Sheldon and George & Mandy's First Wedding.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Not to mention some of Arizona's most enduring legends, from the Mogollon Monster to La Llorona.
Weatherford Hotel, Flagstaff
Room 55 was infamous for strange happenings until it was taken out of the occupancy rotation and turned into a broom closet.
—Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
In the context of a season, enduring poor results early on—like the recent away defeat against Lille in the Champions League—could bring the side back down to earth, offering some key learnings and fuelling an upswing in form for the business end of the campaign.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In this digital era where bespoke touches are the norm, such refinement not only delights but also deepens connections and fosters enduring loyalty.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
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The incident was declared under control at 1:04 p.m. Fire officials advised residents and travelers to avoid the area between Foothill Boulevard and East 19th Street along 24th Avenue due to ongoing emergency response operations.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Starting young with an age-appropriate strength training program can help kids develop good movement patterns and incorporate exercise into their routine, which can have lasting benefits for their health into adulthood.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The beginning of the first shooting video in one X post captured what sounded like one shot after another initially, until seconds later there was a steady stream of gunfire that appeared to come from multiple guns lasting several minutes.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Carlson had been raised Episcopalian but basically secular, encouraged to talk about the weather rather than his immortal soul.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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After all, having 200,000 immortal or self-replicating monkeys working consistently until the end of the universe is just as infeasible as having infinite time to begin with.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
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The exception has been in Hollywood and the media, where major media companies have been undergoing multiple rounds of layoffs.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The remote Antarctic Peninsula is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to warming.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s because, now that the unemployment rate has been crawling up, plentiful jobs in September will signal an economy that is skirting recession rather than inflation remaining high, as the statistic used to indicate a year back.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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While there are just two undefeated teams remaining in the Vikings and Chiefs, the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) are the only winless team heading into their Week 5 divisional home game against the Indianpolis Colts.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 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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Inflation wasn’t such a clear and continuing danger, and a lot of investors were caught offside.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 July 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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