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
Viewers around the world were drawn in to Alice’s dreamy oil paintings, the couple’s enduring love story and the charm of life in the French countryside.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 July 2025
His enduring problem is people: for eight months Vasyl, from the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, has not been sent new personnel.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
This has to be the last time a child is injured and a family endures an agonizing wait for test results to see if their youngster is infected from a needle jab.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
Sportsbooks endured an unusual number of under bets in games that Porter ended up leaving with an injury.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 July 2025
His enduring problem is people: for eight months Vasyl, from the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, has not been sent new personnel.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
This has to be the last time a child is injured and a family endures an agonizing wait for test results to see if their youngster is infected from a needle jab.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
Sportsbooks endured an unusual number of under bets in games that Porter ended up leaving with an injury.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endure
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The entire property has undergone a total renovation, explained managing director JP Oliver, with everything from rethinking the guest rooms and public areas to developing several new restaurants.—
Barbara Schuler,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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The transportation industry has also undergone significant technological changes as the world becomes more digitalized.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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How Safe Is Fulvic Acid For Skin According to Dr. Goldenberg, fulvic acid is generally well tolerated, even by sensitive, acne- or rosacea-prone skin.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Hosta is easy to grow and tolerates some challenging sites such as heavy shade and nearby black walnut trees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Opened by Crista Luedtke over fifteen years ago, boon eat + drink remains one of Guerneville’s essential dinner spots.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sections of the park that will remain open include Funland, the golf course, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, disc golf area (red and blue courses), pavilion rentals and the Arkansas River Trail.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Report on Shamblin Lara's death two years later said crash could have been avoided and that pilot Joe Lara experienced spatial disorientation.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Journey with Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience a classic story with distinctly local flair.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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With inflation easing, the IMF extending a new standby facility, and consumer confidence showing early signs of recovery, Islamabad stands to benefit from capital inflows — especially if backed by American political support.—
Jack Rosen,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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For comparison, SpaceX's famous two-stage Falcon 9 rocket – one of the world's most active for both human and cargo missions alike – stands at 230 feet tall when fully stacked.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The massive manhunt continued into Friday evening in the wooded, mountainous area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Gun violence continues to blight Glasgow’s neighborhood, most recently in a deadly gun battle last month that left three people dead and 10 wounded.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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January had the most overtime hours, amounting to 270 hours, according to data provided by the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Challenge yourself, meet new people and, most importantly, have fun participating in this race.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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To the local big-game purists, sharks were the stray dogs of the sea, and if Mundus was willing to control the population he was accepted as an eccentric asset to the community.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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The Dawg Pound is an iconic part of the Browns franchise and one of the best representations in sports of fans feeling like and being accepted as part of the organization.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Endure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endure. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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