1
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
believes in the subsistence of a soul as a separate entity from the body
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the subsistence of the patient's infection, even after the use of antibiotics, had the doctors puzzled
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Recent Examples of subsistence
One of the smallest economies in the South Pacific, Tokelau survives on subsistence agriculture, fishing and finance from New Zealand, which counts the islands as one of its territories.
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Rod McGuirk and Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
In the African country of Malawi, for instance, the Innovation Lab has launched a promising project encouraging small-time farmers who mostly produce subsistence crops like cassava and cowpeas to diversify into soybeans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The new study examines subsistence at all U.S. cities with populations above 600,000.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
Angie herself, the daughter of Zimbabwean subsistence farmers, was one of those girls.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Rod McGuirk and Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
In the African country of Malawi, for instance, the Innovation Lab has launched a promising project encouraging small-time farmers who mostly produce subsistence crops like cassava and cowpeas to diversify into soybeans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The new study examines subsistence at all U.S. cities with populations above 600,000.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
Angie herself, the daughter of Zimbabwean subsistence farmers, was one of those girls.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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The Court Jeweller explained that the mere existence of the Boucheron came as a surprise to many, as it had never been worn in public by the Queen Mother or Queen Elizabeth herself.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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But their quiet existence becomes threatened after Emanuel (Kataem O’Connor), the eldest Freeman kid, makes contact with a young woman who desperately needs his family’s help.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
Noun
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This latest endeavor marks a continuation of the growing trend of digital creators broadcasting their every move over extended periods, with Cenat and crew committing to a full month of non-stop content.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 July 2025
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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If a task can be performed in more than one way by equal peers working together—much in the way an ant colony or swarm of bees works—then the system is resistant to censorship and hardware faults and has service continuity due to economic sustainability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Storytelling, especially among women, is shown as a means of establishing continuity, despite ruptures both geographic and political.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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And the bad thoughts may serve a biological purpose: because mothers who have thoughts of infanticide are more likely to compulsively check on their infants, their hypervigilance may be what has ensured the continuance of their line.—
Andrew Kay,
Harpers Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Whether this comes to bite the prosecution in the long-run remains to be seen, but certainly Richard’s presence is an addition to any continuance or appeal move the defense chooses to make down the line.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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Your experience illustrates the importance of persistence and following up.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The theme is echoed in videos exploring contemporary Australian bark-cloth painting, and the persistence of masquerade traditions across Africa.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Just as we’re wired to fight, flee or freeze when threatened, fawning is the instinct to appease, please and self-abandon at any cost in order to stay safe—a survival response often mistaken for being agreeable, easygoing or helpful, Clayton notes.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Asante now lives at another zoo as part of an international species survival plan.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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