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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1
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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The Thompson sisters have been viewed as a huge part of ACFC’s young core and long-term vision for success, with Alyssa having the markings of an enduring face of the franchise.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Bob O’Donnell, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Resilience today means not just enduring hardship, but adapting with empathy.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The detective story charts the saga of McCartney’s original Höfner bass guitar whose disappearance 51 years ago became one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring mysteries.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The Thompson sisters have been viewed as a huge part of ACFC’s young core and long-term vision for success, with Alyssa having the markings of an enduring face of the franchise.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
After enduring a stifling sea of sameness in the basic design of the iPhone since the iPhone X, Apple’s new line of iPhone 17s finally brings a very diverse and distinctive breadth of offerings to people looking for an iPhone.
—Bob O’Donnell, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Resilience today means not just enduring hardship, but adapting with empathy.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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Authorities are combing through video from the scene, including this video which appears to show a person on the roof immediately following the shooting, according to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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D4vd is currently on tour, making a stop in Milwaukee this weekend before the body discovery unfolded, and planned to continue his shows despite the ongoing investigation.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some regions of the United States are experiencing higher rates of positive COVID-19 tests than others, though reporting has slowed down enough nationwide that the CDC has begun allowing more time to pass between certain types of updates, such as those on variant prevalence.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report’s own data shows that companies slashing diversity, equity, and inclusion are experiencing higher discrimination complaints, lower morale, and decreased attraction of top talent.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This should have created a GRB lasting mere seconds, however.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ne Zha’s mother is transmogrified into a magical pill at the hands of the story’s villainous mastermind, the immortal Wuliang.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hounsou will play an immortal warrior from Africa.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Horror Gets a Makeover During a public talk about the state of the industry, NBCUniversal chief Donna Langley revealed that horror, one of the most reliable box office forces, is undergoing a shake-up.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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The couple started trying for a baby naturally in 2017 but ended up consulting with Nashville Fertility in 2018 and undergoing several rounds of intrauterine insemination (IUI), according to People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stone Earle’s return to Abilene At no point in this voyage did Earle contemplate quitting, retiring or accept standing on the sidelines.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advocates for the bill say the move is a huge step in addressing the long-standing stigma—and lack of support—for the mental health of pilots.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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