survived; surviving
1
: to remain alive or in existence : live on
2
: to continue to function or prosper
1
: to remain alive after the death of
he is survived by his wife
2
: to continue to exist or live after
survived the earthquake
3
: to continue to function or prosper despite : withstand
they survived many hardships
Examples of survive in a Sentence
I don't see how any creature can survive under those conditions.
bacteria that survive in extreme temperatures
Only a few written records survive from those times.
These ancient practices still survive in some regions.
Some of the original bridges survive.
Many businesses are struggling to survive in today's economy.
Only his son survived him.
She survived her husband by only a few years.
He survived a political scandal and was elected to the state legislature.
The company survived the recession.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Serafini did shoot Spohr dead that day after laying in wait at the couple's $3.5 million home for hours, but Wood managed to survive despite being shot twice in the head at point blank range.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This mindset positions enterprises not only to survive technological disruptions but also to lead confidently through ongoing evolution.
—Holger Reisinger, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Gamers will be able to play as a Vault Hunter on a mission to kill the alien Vaults in Borderlands 4 or complete puzzles and confront monsters to survive Silent Hill f.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/survive. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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survive
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sur·vive
sər-ˈvīv 
survived; surviving
: to remain alive or in existence : live on
1
: to remain alive after the death of
his son survived him
2
: to continue to exist or live after
survived the stroke
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