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as in experienced
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 tolerated
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 continued
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 endured
However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.
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Erik Trinidad, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Yet, recently the ideological adversaries found some common ground on a political question that has quietly endured over nearly two decades.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
My father has endured with Dignity.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The Wicked film adapts the popular musical that has endured on stage for two decades, relating the untold story of the witches of Oz.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, shared a heartfelt exchange with both Kate and King Charles.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, spoke with both Kate and King Charles.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The Jewish community has long endured violence and antisemitism, Klugman said, and has taken measures to better secure its synagogues and temples across North America.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Erik Trinidad, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls.
—Dana Ferguson, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Yet, recently the ideological adversaries found some common ground on a political question that has quietly endured over nearly two decades.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
My father has endured with Dignity.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The Wicked film adapts the popular musical that has endured on stage for two decades, relating the untold story of the witches of Oz.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, shared a heartfelt exchange with both Kate and King Charles.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Another well-wisher, 73-year-old Karen Maclean, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, spoke with both Kate and King Charles.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The Jewish community has long endured violence and antisemitism, Klugman said, and has taken measures to better secure its synagogues and temples across North America.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Crosby continued his nearly 20-year assault on the Philadelphia Flyers with a 4-point outburst as the Penguins rolled to a 7-3 victory at PPG Paints Arena in their final game before the Christmas break.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and returned to the same hospital in 2010 for another heart procedure, during which two stents were inserted into a coronary artery.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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After receiving her diagnosis, Eggert underwent a mastectomy.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.Stephen Fowler, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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Working holiday light strands may also be accepted at donation sites such as Goodwill and Salvation Army resale shops.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Discover is accepted at about 70 million merchant acceptance points compared with Visa’s roughly 130 million and Mastercard’s 100 million.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The conversation lasted so long, five or six hours, that Leavitt’s dad, Jared, fell asleep.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Westphal lasted seven games into that third season.Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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But residents’ complaints about conditions have persisted for decades, with protests intensifying in 2021.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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