SUBSISTENCE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

subsistence

noun

səb-ˈsi-stən(t)s

Definition of subsistence

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 Today, the use of motorboats has made the hunt increasingly controversial, placing traditional subsistence practices at the center of debates about culture, livelihoods and marine conservation. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Thoughts of happiness or the pursuit of more than his comfortable subsistence do not occur to Brian. — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Israel’s top court ruled in 2025 that the prison service under Ben-Gvir was depriving Palestinians of a minimum subsistence diet. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 The group had been living a subsistence lifestyle for about a decade. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsistence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence

Noun

Only a few years later, in 1859, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, advancing the radical idea that all life was in flux and that variation, adaptation, and transformation were the fundamental conditions of existence.

— Andrew Zuckerman, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2026
Often called Planet Nine—poking fun at professional astronomers’ 2006 demotion of Pluto from being the solar system’s ninth planet—this hypothetical body’s existence has been hotly debated, though that hasn’t slowed the search.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of existence

Noun

Athletic director Warde Manuel signed Boynton to a two-year contract to keep continuity on the coaching staff for the defending national champions.

— Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
These technologies support the transfer of connections between terrestrial networks and satellite coverage, helping maintain service continuity as users move between them.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

By allowing advanced sonar capabilities to be deployed further forward and for extended periods of time, LDS significantly enhances operational persistence while reducing risks to personnel and high-value assets, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The governor must be pleased that his persistence has earned him a place in the state’s history.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026