outlast
verb
out·last
ˌau̇t-ˈlast 
outlasted; outlasting; outlasts
: to last longer than : to continue to exist, be active, etc., longer than (someone or something)
BookCourt … withstood the 1999 opening of a Barnes & Noble store just a few blocks away and even outlasted the owners' marriage.—
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Eli RosenbergExamples of outlast in a Sentence
I truly hope this car will outlast our previous one
your work will probably outlast you
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 55 points as the Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday in what was Oklahoma City’s second straight double-overtime victory to begin the season.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The Thunder’s pregame party was the result of outlasting the Indiana Pacers in seven thrilling, competitive finals games.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder closed the 2024-25 NBA regular season with a 68-14 record, the best win total in franchise history, and then outlasted the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers in a seven-game NBA Finals.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Karen Kane Long-Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Dress Sweater dresses are a fall wardrobe staple, and this light gray style by Karen Kane has a timeless look that can outlast trends for years to come.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The Thunder’s pregame party was the result of outlasting the Indiana Pacers in seven thrilling, competitive finals games.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder closed the 2024-25 NBA regular season with a 68-14 record, the best win total in franchise history, and then outlasted the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers in a seven-game NBA Finals.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Outlast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlast. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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