as in survived
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 outlived
Unfortunately, that process took 3 million years, meaning Lister outlived the crew of Red Dwarf… and the entire human race.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Arnold said the liner at Ridgeland pool, which was built in 1962, has outlived its useful life.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
These identities often outlived any connection to social reality.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The case has outlived the criminal prosecution of the man convicted last summer of the four murders.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
At 91, Frank had outlived many of the people closest to him.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
But Adams outlived that prediction, livestreaming from his hospital bed during a stay for radiation treatment before Christmas and picking up again from his bed at home after that.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
When oil prices slid and mismanagement came due, the country staggered into hyperinflation, shortages, and mass migration, culminating in a full‑blown humanitarian crisis that outlived Chávez and deepened under his successor, Nicolás Maduro.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Critics Choice Awards aired Sunday night from Los Angeles, paying tribute not only to the stars that lit up the big screen in 2025, but also to those whose impact outlived them.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Arnold said the liner at Ridgeland pool, which was built in 1962, has outlived its useful life.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
These identities often outlived any connection to social reality.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
The case has outlived the criminal prosecution of the man convicted last summer of the four murders.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
At 91, Frank had outlived many of the people closest to him.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
But Adams outlived that prediction, livestreaming from his hospital bed during a stay for radiation treatment before Christmas and picking up again from his bed at home after that.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
When oil prices slid and mismanagement came due, the country staggered into hyperinflation, shortages, and mass migration, culminating in a full‑blown humanitarian crisis that outlived Chávez and deepened under his successor, Nicolás Maduro.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Critics Choice Awards aired Sunday night from Los Angeles, paying tribute not only to the stars that lit up the big screen in 2025, but also to those whose impact outlived them.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlived
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Gerth survived with her family and friends by sheltering in the basement.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thomas, who is ninety, has recently survived a bout with the virus.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The response made clear that Shalit’s 41-year run on morning television left a mark that outlasted his time on air.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mayoral control has outlasted individual mayoralties because Albany recognizes time and time again that mayoral control is the choice that puts our children first.—
Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Outlived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlived. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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