perdured

verb

Definition of perdurednext
past tense of perdure
as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state in so many ways, the influence and legacy of the Roman empire perdures to this very day

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perdured
  1. remained
  2. continued
  3. lasted
  4. persisted
Verb
  • Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of remained
Verb
  • The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nothing has come easy lately for the Blue Jackets, and that continued on Monday.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of continued
Verb
  • The conversation lasted so long, five or six hours, that Leavitt’s dad, Jared, fell asleep.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Westphal lasted seven games into that third season.
    Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of lasted
Verb
  • But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The fish had effectively died out of these waters years earlier, but have since persisted in the clean water.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of persisted
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