as in to survive
to last longer than
tortoises will outlive most people, as they live to be over 100 years old
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Recent Examples of outlive
Annuities For retirees who are more worried about outliving their money than chasing growth, an annuity could be a smart option.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
The publication would outlive both of them.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
And companies that endure—the ones that outlive industries, cycles and founders—are led by people who operate as architects, not just visionaries.
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Nilton Bernini,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Many of these works have far outlived their creators.
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Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
The publication would outlive both of them.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
And companies that endure—the ones that outlive industries, cycles and founders—are led by people who operate as architects, not just visionaries.
—
Nilton Bernini,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Many of these works have far outlived their creators.
—
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlive
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Hinkley was killed, and Fox survived with serious injuries in the incident, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol.
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After many of Jaehaerys’ 13 children died, Aemon Targaryen was the first of his children to survive into adulthood and would have been Jaehaerys’ heir, had Aemon not died before him.
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This triad begins with conviction, an unwavering belief in the vision that outlasts setbacks, like SpaceX's early rocket failures.
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The Chicago Bulls won the team’s third NBA championship by outlasting the Phoenix Suns 99-98.
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“Outlive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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