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as in survives
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 remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasts
The paralytic effect typically lasts for four to six minutes.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The right funding shows that the founder understands the business, the market, and the commitment required to build something that lasts.
—William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, unlike other breezy elixirs of its ilk, this one lasts throughout the day with no need to reapply.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Viewers also flooded the post with hope that the friendship lasts.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The press conference, which typically lasts for 45 minutes, provides the Fed chair with an opportunity to discuss the thinking behind the interest-rate decisions made by the Federal Open Market Committee, the central bank's rate-setting committee.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Check the user reviews to see how long your prospective camera lasts in real-world conditions.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Great Wolf Lodge’s Valentine’s Day event lasts 90 minutes.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The right funding shows that the founder understands the business, the market, and the commitment required to build something that lasts.
—William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, unlike other breezy elixirs of its ilk, this one lasts throughout the day with no need to reapply.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Viewers also flooded the post with hope that the friendship lasts.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The press conference, which typically lasts for 45 minutes, provides the Fed chair with an opportunity to discuss the thinking behind the interest-rate decisions made by the Federal Open Market Committee, the central bank's rate-setting committee.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Check the user reviews to see how long your prospective camera lasts in real-world conditions.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Great Wolf Lodge’s Valentine’s Day event lasts 90 minutes.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
Verb
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Nothing about this London, the London, survives the scrutiny of decent folk.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each day the Runner survives, the bounty on his head grows – and ratings go up and up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Without this revolutionary position, fascism prevails.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yorkville Christian 13-7 (10) Jayden Riley scores 26 points for Mustangs, but tough Metamora prevails 81-69.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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China continues to expand nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand and climate goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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While speaking with The Sunday Times, Reilly shed some light on what viewers can expect to see from Beth as her story continues.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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A certain perception of Arsenal’s mental frailties persists, as if this is not just the same team that faltered in the final stages in 2022-23 but the same one that habitually cracked under pressure in the later years of Wenger’s tenure.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Conflict persists because fossil fuel revenues can make instability profitable for those in power.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Your core temperature stays pretty warm.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Having created the all-inclusive health and wellness resort experience, Canyon Ranch stays ahead of the curves in all ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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