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
Medics rushed the mom to Richmond University Medical Center where she’s expected to survive.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
The surviving 4-year-old was found with physical injuries indicating ongoing abuse, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
The difficulty of finding and defending against these platforms and their weapons essentially ensures that a significant proportion of the force would survive a first strike and thus be able to launch a second.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
The surviving 4-year-old was found with physical injuries indicating ongoing abuse, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
The difficulty of finding and defending against these platforms and their weapons essentially ensures that a significant proportion of the force would survive a first strike and thus be able to launch a second.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 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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My body could endure 50 miles of running — but a dinner date?—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Nonetheless, under current court interpretation of federal law, Maine should prevail if the state can stick it out, said Rothstein and several other critics of the Trump administration.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump campaigned on tough new immigration enforcement, particularly targeting violent offenders living illegally within the United States.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Safe and Affordable Housing – Ensuring that every Fort Worth resident has access to a safe and affordable place to live is essential for building a strong, thriving community.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Will Warren lasted just 1.2 innings in the Bombers’ first major league game at George M. Steinbrenner Field.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Because it’s loomed, the rug is more durable than standard styles, able to withstand a lot of use without suffering wear and tear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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The watch also needed to be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as up to 12 Gs of acceleration.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 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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False claims about vaccines continue to spread across Florida.—
Dan Sweeney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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There were a couple of Palm Beach restaurants added to the Bib Gourmand list, too: aioli and Palm Beach Meats, both from West Palm Beach.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 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 1 May. 2025.
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