endure
verb (used with object)
to hold out against; sustain without impairment or yielding; undergo.
endures
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present tense formof endure (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Stephen King’s classic may be more than half a century old and has undergone multiple adaptations, but it endures because its central moral that high school is hell never ages.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
This belief endures in some cultures to this day, a reminder that the magic in these treasures lives on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The original ‘Star Trek’ premiered in 1966, and despite a rocky start, it endures and continues to inspire the franchise’s creatives, stars and fans who say its lessons are still relevant today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"But it endures anyway as a tradition that forges character, one that sets us apart from other branches of the armed forces."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
She lets Penny put hats on her and somehow endures Penny’s hugs, which can sometimes feel more like choke holds.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
