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in for the long haul

ADJECTIVE

lasting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abiding continuing deep-rooted durable eternal everlasting indelible lifelong long-term longstanding permanent stable

STRONG

persisting

WEAK

constant continual endless forever incessant indissoluble inexhaustible inexpungible old perdurable perennial perpetual till the cows come home unceasing undying unremitting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ending ephemeral impermanent temporary transient

WEAK

ceasing fleeting passing short-lived

ADJECTIVE

permanent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

durable enduring long-lasting perpetual stable

STRONG

everlasting invariable perennial set

WEAK

abiding changeless continual diurnal fixed for keeps forever forever and a day immutable imperishable indestructible perdurable perduring persistent set in concrete set in stone steadfast unchanging unfading

Antonyms

STRONGEST

temporary

STRONG

changing

WEAK

ephemeral

Example Sentences

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It nestles and entangles itself in for the long haul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

How many times has Steve Smith lurching across and tucking to leg left you knowing you must settle in for the long haul?

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The takeaway for people who are in for the long haul is to avoid buying more stock.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

"The members are dug in for the long haul," Slawson said.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023

I stretch my legs out in front of me, settling in for the long haul.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera