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
Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Since then, the store has become a symbol of Austin’s enduring cultural identity.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 2 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
But that same year, Park would debut a short film starring what would become Aardman’s most enduring duo: Wallace and Gromit.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Since then, the store has become a symbol of Austin’s enduring cultural identity.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 2 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
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The case and countersuit are ongoing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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While the Justice Department has dropped all charges against Trump, their prosecution of his two co-defenders remains ongoing, and whether the Justice Department can even share the volume of the report with Judiciary lawmakers is being mulled by Judge Aileen Cannon in a Friday hearing.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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My Octopus Teacher Year: 2020 Run Time: 85 minutes Directors: Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed An Oscar-winning documentary that poses the immortal question: Does this man want to … sleep with an octopus?Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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On a night where the Intuit Dome crowd was cheering almost everything, the immortal Hulk Hogan was booed out of the building.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 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 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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Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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