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as in survives
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 remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasts
As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.
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Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Those who are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark may prefer to pass on the ride, which lasts about 35 minutes.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
During each flight, payloads can experience a short window of microgravity that lasts just over two minutes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
However, opened wine generally only lasts a few days.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
One hummingbird feeder retails for $10, while supplies lasts.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The blockade could also lead to a return to violence, Marcus warned, noting that if the blockade lasts long enough to force Iran to run out of oil storage capacity, the Islamic Republic could move to retaliate violently.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The real advantage is lifespan — a Scrub Daddy lasts weeks instead of days, which is where most reusable alternatives fail.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the best setting sprays that makeup artists and Allure editors swear by for fresh skin that lasts all day long.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Those who are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark may prefer to pass on the ride, which lasts about 35 minutes.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
During each flight, payloads can experience a short window of microgravity that lasts just over two minutes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
However, opened wine generally only lasts a few days.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
One hummingbird feeder retails for $10, while supplies lasts.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The blockade could also lead to a return to violence, Marcus warned, noting that if the blockade lasts long enough to force Iran to run out of oil storage capacity, the Islamic Republic could move to retaliate violently.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The real advantage is lifespan — a Scrub Daddy lasts weeks instead of days, which is where most reusable alternatives fail.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the best setting sprays that makeup artists and Allure editors swear by for fresh skin that lasts all day long.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasts
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It was designed by architect Adolph Woerner, who was also behind the Village Theater on Clark Street and North Avenue that partially survives as a façade for a residential high-rise entryway.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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After a two-year renovation, though, very little of that incarnation survives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Standardized test scores have trended upward since the nadir of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state average, but the pace remains too incremental for critics.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Senior midfielder Peyton Brolley, Mane’s sister, continues to be impressed by her teammate and sibling.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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The barbs that President Barack Obama and Seth Meyers hurled at him created a political narrative that persists.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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The entire strategy is built on one core idea of keeping the bad actors out, and the data inside stays safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Garmin Smartwatch Deal The Garmin Venu 3S features a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen that stays clear in direct sunlight, tracking everything from sleep scores to your BodyBattery levels.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Lasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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