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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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
Most recently, major law firms have buckled rather than endure punitive executive orders or fight in court.
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Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
However, the hallmark of true excellence is creating results that age gracefully and endure.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the animals’ recurring presence throughout the season visualizes the chattering, anxious feeling that governs the existential turmoil endured by many of the souls haunting the Thai White Lotus resort.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Into the 20th century, tarot continued to endure as an occult activity in secret societies like the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, of which Irish poet W.B. Yeats and occultist Aleister Crowley were members.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
However, the hallmark of true excellence is creating results that age gracefully and endure.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the animals’ recurring presence throughout the season visualizes the chattering, anxious feeling that governs the existential turmoil endured by many of the souls haunting the Thai White Lotus resort.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Into the 20th century, tarot continued to endure as an occult activity in secret societies like the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, of which Irish poet W.B. Yeats and occultist Aleister Crowley were members.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endure
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The aircraft previously underwent final maintenance at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, before reentering operational service.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The beloved screen star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent two tracheotomy procedures but had recovered.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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But despite Tuesday’s result, Musk remains undeterred in his political ambitions.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The official said Canada and Mexico were omitted because tariffs the U.S. previously imposed on both countries remain in effect.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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In 2015, Venezuela began to experience sudden declines in oil prices.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The building’s design is meant to evoke New York’s Gilded Age of the late 19th century, when the city experienced a period of unprecedented wealth and a subsequent boom in skyscraper construction, according to the architects.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shopping at local, independent bookstores is incredibly important, especially in a community like Opelousas, where Black Pot Bookshop stands as the only bookstore in the city.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Johnson stands to gain politically from standing up to a president who is deeply unpopular in liberal Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nick Jonas had someone special by his side at the Broadway opening of The Last Five Years on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in New York City.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Downsides While apple cider vinegar has potential benefits, taking it before bed can have some downsides.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Joann only accepting in-store purchases during closure All Forever 21 stores to be closed by May 1 following closing sales, operator says Is your favorite restaurant charging you extra for eggs?—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Don’t Fight The Inevitable With clear and immediate AI ROI already proven in many use cases, IT teams should not only accept its presence but also embrace it and actively leverage its power to stay competitive.—
Tal Dagan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Endure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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