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as in experienced
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 tolerated
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 continued
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 endured
The Missouri Tigers may have endured a devastating injury to quarterback Beau Pribula during Saturday's massive game against the Vanderbilt Commodores.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Goonies is one of the classic 1980s movies that has endured over the decades and even grown in stature as subsequent generations discovered its sassy but innocent appeal.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
In taking the stage to accept the honor, Gorley praised all of the songs that had been honored during the evening, particularly older compositions that have endured through the years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Even with occasional disapproval from stadium officials—cleaning up thousands of tortillas is no small task—the tradition endured.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Though the pilot wasn't picked up, Spinal Tap endured, acting as the primary subject of the first film's sendup of breathlessly adulatory rock biopics like Martin Scorsese's The Last Waltz.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
The pageants have endured a few other shakeups in recent years, most notably after the 2023 winners, Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastav, relinquished their titles, marking the first time that any queen had given up her crown in the pageant's 72-year history.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
How restaurants are dealing with more break-ins The businesses have endured several high-profile break-ins over the past several months, with thieves stealing copper pipes and wire, food and equpiment.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
The beef between Wilson, now a backup with the Giants, and Payton, now the coach for the Denver Broncos, stems from a long, miserable season the pair endured together during their 2023 campaign in the Mile High City.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Goonies is one of the classic 1980s movies that has endured over the decades and even grown in stature as subsequent generations discovered its sassy but innocent appeal.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
In taking the stage to accept the honor, Gorley praised all of the songs that had been honored during the evening, particularly older compositions that have endured through the years.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Even with occasional disapproval from stadium officials—cleaning up thousands of tortillas is no small task—the tradition endured.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Though the pilot wasn't picked up, Spinal Tap endured, acting as the primary subject of the first film's sendup of breathlessly adulatory rock biopics like Martin Scorsese's The Last Waltz.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
The pageants have endured a few other shakeups in recent years, most notably after the 2023 winners, Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastav, relinquished their titles, marking the first time that any queen had given up her crown in the pageant's 72-year history.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
How restaurants are dealing with more break-ins The businesses have endured several high-profile break-ins over the past several months, with thieves stealing copper pipes and wire, food and equpiment.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
The beef between Wilson, now a backup with the Giants, and Payton, now the coach for the Denver Broncos, stems from a long, miserable season the pair endured together during their 2023 campaign in the Mile High City.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell experienced the same type of frustration Friday night that the New York Yankees’ Max Fried and Carlos Rodón did in the Division Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Violent behavior towards officers or others, or destructive behavior towards local businesses, will absolutely not be tolerated.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Black and Indigenous Derry residents are barely tolerated, but the horrors of the Jim Crow South, where the National Guard is beating down protesters, play on television screens in the background.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The couple has continued to purchase farmland with the goal of protecting it from development.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Snell, who continued to struggle before coming out in the sixth, Yamamoto got better – much better – as the evening wore on.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of half-sister Alana Hadid's wedding to Emmy-winning producer Ross Williams, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid underwent a little bridesmaids training.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The concert series marks the band’s first official tour since lead singer Jon Bon Jovi underwent extensive vocal cord surgery in 2022.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, the couple remained close and even continued to live together at the Royal Lodge estate near Windsor Castle.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The ones that remained are the cream of the crop, and lack of activity has never been Sheridan’s problem.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ones at the high-dollar games cited in the indictment could read cards and predict which player had the best hand.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The commission has had traps and game cameras in the area since shortly after the attack occurred, Stephens said in Thursday's news release.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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After trying to negotiate the equity stake down to 12%, Nazareth accepted the three Sharks’ offer.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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