1
as in to endure
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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2
as in to prevail
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
some old-world customs still survive in modern-day America
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Recent Examples of survive
Everyone was watching to see if the show would survive.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 May 2025
If this law survives, future Florida ballot initiatives will be the exclusive province of wealthy special interests with teams of lawyers and compliance experts paid by deep-pocket political committees.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
While Rondo survived the September 2022 shooting at a Los Angeles gas station, his friend Lul Pab was killed in the crossfire.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
In the event that his wife did not survive him, Bloomer stipulated that the money should be divided equally among his surviving children.
—Alina Trabattoni, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 May 2025
If this law survives, future Florida ballot initiatives will be the exclusive province of wealthy special interests with teams of lawyers and compliance experts paid by deep-pocket political committees.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
While Rondo survived the September 2022 shooting at a Los Angeles gas station, his friend Lul Pab was killed in the crossfire.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
In the event that his wife did not survive him, Bloomer stipulated that the money should be divided equally among his surviving children.
—Alina Trabattoni, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Never underestimate a woman’s ability to endure pain.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Do whatever is feasible to think outside the prevailing box.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But a downside surprise could be perilous considering the recent spate of bad economic news and the prevailing angst over the way President Donald Trump is implementing tariffs against U.S. trading partners.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Chloe, a German Shepherd who lived at the property where O’Keefe, 46, was found unconscious lying in the snow back in January 2022, is a wildcard in the whodunnit case heating up in New England.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Lumpkin describes these elements as biophilic design, which brings nature closer into the living area.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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The caregiver partner can feel a consistent stress to keep it together during that time, which can last decades.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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This exceptional variety has bright golden foliage that withstands summer heat and winter’s chill.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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What to look for: The brick and stone walls are nearly three feet thick in places and are designed to withstand any inadvertent ammunition explosions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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And despite the infusion of more than $1.7 billion since 2015, homelessness in the Portland area continues to climb faster than authorities can house people.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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There are two ways to watch the series through Fubo or Peacock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.—
John Kelly, Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Though risks exist regarding datacenter costs and potential advertising sensitivity to economic conditions, Google appears better positioned than many tech peers to weather tariff and trade tensions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Cramer stressed that tariff policy still hangs in the balance, and there must be some trade deals next week —especially if Wall Street is going to weather any weak quarterly reports.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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