1
as in to undergo
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 to tolerate
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 to remain
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 endure
Purdum stresses both Arnaz’s underappreciated talents as a producer and showbiz entrepreneur and the couple’s enduring bond, which survived even their divorce and remarriages to others.
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Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Joe Exotic has suffered seven years behind bars being isolated, abused, and treated in ways no American should ever endure.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 May 2025
One of their most notable exhibitions, Children of the Sun, held at Sotheby’s in Beverly Hills in April, delved into the divine beauty of childhood and the enduring connection to our inner child.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 May 2025
In wealth strategy, too, enduring principles such as stewardship, discipline, intergenerational perspective, often outlast fast-moving trends.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Joe Exotic has suffered seven years behind bars being isolated, abused, and treated in ways no American should ever endure.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 May 2025
One of their most notable exhibitions, Children of the Sun, held at Sotheby’s in Beverly Hills in April, delved into the divine beauty of childhood and the enduring connection to our inner child.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 May 2025
In wealth strategy, too, enduring principles such as stewardship, discipline, intergenerational perspective, often outlast fast-moving trends.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endure
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The agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign is undergoing a major staff reorganization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Both have undergone a number of shifts in terminology and categorization over the years, influenced by both market forces and conversations between readers and creators.—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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Marie Lodi My next session took place three months later, at which time Francis said my skin had tolerated the laser really well.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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Which means that losing in the second round again, for instance, won’t be tolerated and could cost Treliving — set to enter the third year of what is, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, a four-year contract — his job.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The incident remains under investigated by Meriden Police detectives and anyone with information should contact Det.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Brands must be agile and deeply attuned to cultural shifts to remain relevant.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and other states were all experiencing levels of smoke particulates in the air deemed between moderate and unhealthy the morning of May 31, according to the national air quality map from AirNow.gov.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Over the past several days, NASA’s ambitious space exploration plans have experienced major setbacks.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Connecticut uses its own money to provide that coverage, but could stand to see reductions to their federal Medicaid reimbursement for doing so.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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The video ends with the man still on the ground and the police officers standing over him.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The six-week program, for students in pre-school through 12th grade, continues until July 26.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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This continues to happen in towns along the frontier.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the court claimed Hugh Lovell had no belongings available to confiscate.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Ryan Bos, who has been executive director of DC’s Capital Pride Alliance since 2011, was thrilled when the group’s bid to host WorldPride was accepted in 2022.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Even after an offer is accepted, there is a critical window of risk during the resignation and notice period.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Endure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endure. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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