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
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Figures like Farrell did admit that a power imbalance existed between men and women, and that misogyny had enduring and deleterious effects.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
After enduring a four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, Cal managed to finish 3-2 in their last five games.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The idea of bringing warring adult siblings back to the seat of their discontent on a high-pressure occasion is, of course, one of the American theater’s most enduring devices.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Figures like Farrell did admit that a power imbalance existed between men and women, and that misogyny had enduring and deleterious effects.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The initial burst of appetite for soccer in America quickly simmered, though, with the NASL enduring a sharp decline.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
After enduring a four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, Cal managed to finish 3-2 in their last five games.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
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The question remains: how best to navigate that inevitable ongoing turbulence, especially with regard to transparency and who gets a seat at the table.Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The study looked at the top 250 television series available from major streaming services in 2023, including for the first time library titles alongside new and ongoing programs.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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Similar goals could benefit other organizations by fostering trust, broadening reach and demonstrating a commitment to equity—key elements in building lasting community relationships.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Feel your immortal soul being warmed and suffused with pleasures both rare and immeasurable.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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But incredibly, when faced with threats from injury to starvation, the immortal jellyfish can reverse the process, turning the clock backward.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The incident lopped off a 150-foot section at the end of the pier, which was undergoing a $4 million restoration.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 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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As for the rest of the league, here’s where things stand with only the Monday night matchup (New Orleans at Green Bay) remaining in Week 16.Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alas, Costner left after the first part of S5; the second half unceremoniously kills off his character at the start of the first episode, with the remaining season dealing with the messy aftermath of what turns out to be an assassination.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 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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Gino also expressed an interest in bringing in a third person to fulfill some of his bedroom fantasies, but Jasmine was more interested in having an open relationship.Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the dietary front, having plenty of protein may also help lower the risk of fractures and falls, Shapses said.Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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