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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
Blair House endured its last major revamp in the 1980s, when Mario Buatta and Mark Hampton paired up to refresh the house.
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Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Growing up in a Chicano family, with grandparents who endured abuse from relatives, teachers, and police, standing out was dangerous.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
On August 26, Ukraine endured the largest and most devastating aerial attack to date.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Western North Carolina, where Asheville is, endured the brunt of the damage.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
The region has endured the most pronounced warming in the country during that period, an increase that federal meteorologists said clearly reflects the influence of global warming.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Porter endured a lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and five years of the Tamoxifen medication, which is used as a preventive measure.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Growing up in a Chicano family, with grandparents who endured abuse from relatives, teachers, and police, standing out was dangerous.
—Bae Leche, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2024
On August 26, Ukraine endured the largest and most devastating aerial attack to date.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Western North Carolina, where Asheville is, endured the brunt of the damage.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
The region has endured the most pronounced warming in the country during that period, an increase that federal meteorologists said clearly reflects the influence of global warming.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Porter endured a lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and five years of the Tamoxifen medication, which is used as a preventive measure.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endured
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The solution doesn’t lie in asking autistic individuals to fit into a neurotypical mold, but in creating spaces where diversity is not just tolerated, but genuinely embraced.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Unlike the latter, though, kojic acid is well-tolerated by most skin types and can be used on all skin tones.Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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The company’s traditional TV division continued to struggle.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The finance sector has had a blowout year, with major banks beating expectations on strong revenue growth, continued net interest income strength, and favorable projections through year’s end and into 2025.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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O'Brien underwent four rounds of chemotherapy followed by radiation.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In January of 2021, Lundqvist successfully underwent a six-hour open-heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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More than a half century had passed since Elvis left the building, but the structure’s four circles hadn’t been cut into other shapes, and the effortlessly cool style of the era remained mostly intact.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Floodwaters and mudslides almost entirely wiped out some communities such as Asheville, North Carolina, where residents have remained without electricity and cell service while facing water, gas and food shortages.Peter Aitken, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Padres have had 18 winning seasons, including 2024.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ideally someone who had some experience with these IP's growing up.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Comments on that plan are being accepted through Friday.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Owens is alleged to have accepted $125,000 in cash from one of the agents on the yacht, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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His tenure at the top lasted six months.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Seeing as how the strike lasted just three days, any economic impact was likely muted.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Such ideas have persisted in modern America, with dangerous consequences.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even more remarkably, this effect persisted for at least two months.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Endured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endured. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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