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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Thus, a theatrical window of sufficient length is vital to protect the level and duration of cultural primacy needed to create enduring value.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
—State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This is a place where the status quo is not merely challenged; it is dismantled and rebuilt into something faster, smarter, and more enduring.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Thus, a theatrical window of sufficient length is vital to protect the level and duration of cultural primacy needed to create enduring value.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mummy showed the studio the enduring appeal of its monster movie legacy.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Not to respond to what people here are enduring.
—State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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The operation reflects ongoing Israeli military incursions in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the 14-month Hezbollah-Israel conflict last year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That is true again today, with the ongoing rise of niche and indie beauty labels, as well as emerging geographic markets where domestic players are growing and are becoming competitors on the world stage.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Your job is to decide what your child is experiencing.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Both hikers were treated for hypothermia and one of the hikers was also experiencing a diabetic emergency.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Plants are heat and drought tolerant once established, and grow well in coastal gardens, tolerating salt spray, wind, and even deer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Child psychiatrist and Yale School of Medicine professor Yann Poncin previously told USA TODAY that over time, technology exposure rewires the brain to expect instant gratification, depleting the brain’s cognitive patience and threshold for tolerating frustration in the process.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gwen was 6 months old when mom Becky Segally had to bring her along during the 2015 refinery strike that ended up lasting 99 days, Becky Segally said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The symphony, conducted by its music director Carolyn Kuan, is playing a ballet score by Prokofiev inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal drama about two young lovers from feuding families at the Belding Theater at The Bushnell, located at 166 Capitol Ave.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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On the other sideline, the New England Patriots are somehow back here again, trying to rekindle a dynasty that once felt immortal under Tom Brady.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The report adds to the mounting evidence that winters around the world's largest surface freshwater system are undergoing rapid shifts due to climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Jiménez, 31, missed the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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From a group of officers standing about 30 yards away, on the other side of a Dumpster, came a tear gas canister, which one of the group tried to kick away.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The long-standing challenge of smart fibers For years, researchers have tried to make smart fibers—materials that change shape when exposed to electricity, light, heat, or changes in acidity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Houston led by six points at the start the fourth period and scored the first seven points of the quarter to extend its lead to 85-72 with 10 ½ minutes remaining.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jurors got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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