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as in survived
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasted
Willis, a former third-round pick of the Titans, lasted only two years in Tennessee before he was dealt to Green Bay in August 2024 in exchange for a seventh-round pick.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The following day, nearly all of my friend’s food had spoiled, whereas mine lasted nearly all week.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
The charging records say the fraud scheme started in 2022 and lasted until her employer discovered it and fired her in August 2024.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Duren then appeared to hit Diabaté in the face with an open hand to ignite a brawl that lasted more than 30 seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But McNeill, the acting TSA administrator, said the experience of the last prolonged shutdown, which lasted 43 days, underscored how quickly stress on the workforce can translate into problems at airports.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The operation lasted several hours, according to the department.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
The hearing lasted over five hours, with nearly every round of questioning from a Democrat reverting to a monologue from the questioner or a shouting match.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2008-09, Van Der Beek recurred as movie director Adam Reese on The CW’s One Tree Hill, then took his first regular series role since Dawson’s Creek in 2010, playing the head of the ICU on the NBC medical drama Mercy (the show lasted one season).
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The following day, nearly all of my friend’s food had spoiled, whereas mine lasted nearly all week.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
The charging records say the fraud scheme started in 2022 and lasted until her employer discovered it and fired her in August 2024.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Duren then appeared to hit Diabaté in the face with an open hand to ignite a brawl that lasted more than 30 seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But McNeill, the acting TSA administrator, said the experience of the last prolonged shutdown, which lasted 43 days, underscored how quickly stress on the workforce can translate into problems at airports.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The operation lasted several hours, according to the department.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
The hearing lasted over five hours, with nearly every round of questioning from a Democrat reverting to a monologue from the questioner or a shouting match.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2008-09, Van Der Beek recurred as movie director Adam Reese on The CW’s One Tree Hill, then took his first regular series role since Dawson’s Creek in 2010, playing the head of the ICU on the NBC medical drama Mercy (the show lasted one season).
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasted
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She is also survived by siblings Maureen Jolley, Marcus O'Hara, Michael O'Hara, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Tom O'Hara and Patricia Wallice.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara is survived by her husband Welch, sons Matthew and Luke, along with siblings Michael O’Hara, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Maureen Jolley, Marcus O‘Hara, Tom O’Hara and Patricia Wallice.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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To his credit, Onana remained at the heart of the battle and was evidently key to Villa staving off Bournemouth’s set-play threat.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution said a medical report noted Lai’s general health condition remained stable.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Historically, there have been attempts to persuade Congress, but politics prevailed.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Jayhawks prevailed 82-78, even without Darryn Peterson, in dramatic fashion.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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The ex-duchess, who divorced Andrew in 1996, continued living with him at the property.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tense conversation continued for several minutes before a peculiar discrepancy popped up.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The subfreezing temperatures that persisted, in some places for several days, exposed deep weaknesses in The state’s power grid and emergency preparedness.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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The raw-water trend was mainly pre-pandemic, especially among the health-conscious Silicon Valley tech community, but the fear of fluoridated water has persisted in alternative-health sectors.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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