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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2
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
Beach Boys songs have endured from turntables and transistor radios to boom boxes and iPhones, or any device that could lay on a beach towel or be placed upright in the sand.
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Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The tampon nonsense was not the only indignity NASA’s female astronauts in general and Ride in particular had to endure.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 June 2025
And Audrey Zahn gives a fantastic debut performance, embodying the burdens of a teenage girl who has already endured unimaginable tragedy and shouldered the burden in a state of solitude.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
And any enduring culture has answers for parents — traditions around feeding, rest, socialization, purpose and the transition to adulthood.
—Mathilde Ross, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The tampon nonsense was not the only indignity NASA’s female astronauts in general and Ride in particular had to endure.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 June 2025
And Audrey Zahn gives a fantastic debut performance, embodying the burdens of a teenage girl who has already endured unimaginable tragedy and shouldered the burden in a state of solitude.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
And any enduring culture has answers for parents — traditions around feeding, rest, socialization, purpose and the transition to adulthood.
—Mathilde Ross, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endure
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At about 250 pages, the plan is still undergoing final revisions.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Long will take over an IRS undergoing massive change, including layoffs and voluntary retirements of tens of thousands of workers and accusations that then-Trump advisor Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency mishandled sensitive taxpayer data.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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However, violence, destruction and vandalism will not be tolerated in our city and those responsible will be held fully accountable.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The mayor did warn that vandalism wouldn't be tolerated.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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Only three players remained under par, the fewest in seven years at the U.S. Open.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Smoke remains visible in some interior areas of the burn.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 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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For instance, if all your money was invested in Nvidia prior to March 31st, your portfolio would have experienced a drop of 14.7% during those same two highly volatile days of April 2025.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Over the last three years, Eli Lilly's average growth rate stands at a strong 17%, vastly superior to AbbVie's less than 1%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Bryce Huff #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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For one conflicted athlete, this was the most compelling reason to continue competing.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Padilla seems to continue to push forward, but is overpowered and forced into the hallway.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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At 18, Neave already has a League Cup winners’ medal, despite having yet to make a first-team appearance.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Prospective candidates had until May 30 to submit their applications.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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