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as in survived
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasted
Moreover, Puth played several keyboard solos that lasted two minutes or longer, including in two of his first three selections.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Ryan gave up seven runs - four earned - in five innings, while the Mets' Christian Scott lasted just 1 1/3 innings and walked five in his first appearance with the club since July 21, 2024.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
That incarnation lasted through two world wars but was gone by 1963.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Last year's final between Alcaraz and Sinner lasted five hours and 29 minutes, the longest French Open final ever.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The case went to trial in 2005, lasted three months, and eventually ended with Jackson’s acquittal on all charges.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The conflict lasted on and off for 27 years and killed more than half a million people.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The initial jolt lasted about a minute, but the force released was powerful enough to buckle roadways and sidewalks, throw thousands of buildings off their foundations and break gas lines all over the city.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Coming off the worst start of his career, Senga lasted only 3 1/3 innings Friday, in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Ryan gave up seven runs - four earned - in five innings, while the Mets' Christian Scott lasted just 1 1/3 innings and walked five in his first appearance with the club since July 21, 2024.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
That incarnation lasted through two world wars but was gone by 1963.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Last year's final between Alcaraz and Sinner lasted five hours and 29 minutes, the longest French Open final ever.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The case went to trial in 2005, lasted three months, and eventually ended with Jackson’s acquittal on all charges.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The conflict lasted on and off for 27 years and killed more than half a million people.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The initial jolt lasted about a minute, but the force released was powerful enough to buckle roadways and sidewalks, throw thousands of buildings off their foundations and break gas lines all over the city.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Coming off the worst start of his career, Senga lasted only 3 1/3 innings Friday, in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasted
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His conviction and sentence have survived multiple challenges.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Conway is survived by his writer wife, Laura Beth Conway, according to Marvel Comics’ tribute.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, the average price for a gallon of gas remained above $4 Friday evening.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But first lady Laura Bush prevailed.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pistons were only able to make 6-of-30 threes in Game 4 and the Magic continued to frustrate Detroit star Cade Cunningham.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The questions continued when the Steelers rounded out their draft class with likely special teamers who have size (sixth-round, 6-5, 321-pound DT Gabriel Rubio) and speed (Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings ran the fastest 40 at the combine at his position) but need polish.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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This one has persisted long enough to stand tall as arguably the most compelling of the 2020s.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Outreach efforts continued Tuesday as rainfall persisted.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Lasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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