1
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
believes in the subsistence of a soul as a separate entity from the body
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the subsistence of the patient's infection, even after the use of antibiotics, had the doctors puzzled
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Recent Examples of subsistence
If that determination is made, the U.S. Marshal must arrange for the transportation or furnish the cost, along with providing subsistence expenses incurred in traveling to court.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
One of these contradictions was the necessity of keeping large numbers of horses for the trade economy while also demanding large numbers of bison for the subsistence economy.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2025
Altman changes his protagonist to a subsistence farmer who watches people have ever more frivolous jobs – less physical work, less concrete roles, more creative noodling and more flexibility.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Yields of the subsistence crop cassava will fall in sub-Saharan Africa as the world heats up, a substantial threat to nutrition for some of the world’s poorest people, the study found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
One of these contradictions was the necessity of keeping large numbers of horses for the trade economy while also demanding large numbers of bison for the subsistence economy.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2025
Altman changes his protagonist to a subsistence farmer who watches people have ever more frivolous jobs – less physical work, less concrete roles, more creative noodling and more flexibility.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Yields of the subsistence crop cassava will fall in sub-Saharan Africa as the world heats up, a substantial threat to nutrition for some of the world’s poorest people, the study found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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They’re caught up in their own bubble barely registering your existence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The bottom line is downright depressing: short of a direct U.S. military intervention that no serious analyst would contemplate, Trump’s toolkit to will a Ukraine peace deal into existence is bare.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rather than viewing implementation as an IT exercise, organizations that approach it through the lens of risk management and clinical continuity see stronger adoption.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anchored in the Arab Peace Initiative, guided by existing UN resolutions, and conducted with robust international mediation, a final agreement would set permanent borders, involving land swaps based on security, demography, and territorial continuity.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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But after months of continuances, on Monday, Rodríguez logged into a virtual hearing from Venezuela.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
29 July 2025
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The case saw several continuances as the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit requested more time to prepare, and show that Cherry had suffered severe abuse as a child.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pic’s blurb: A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Oliver, torn between loyalty to his mother and his own survival, plays a pivotal role in the ongoing power struggle within Caddis.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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