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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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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O’Neil died in 2006, at 94, but his dream has endured.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 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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There is anger surrounding Harry and Meghan, making the last few years of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth’s lives a living hell.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
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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Jury selection is underway, and as the trial continues to ramp up, its grip on our culture will likely only grow stronger.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Meanwhile, crowds continue to gather in St. Peter's Square and wait for a white smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, which will indicate that the 267th pope has been chosen.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 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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Cheers turned to groans when Tufte netted his second equalizer early in period two, and the once-boisterous faithful grew increasingly anxious as Providence weathered Charlotte’s offensive barrage.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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The innumerable lives lived within their walls and the storms weathered from without leave lasting marks.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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