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
Although plants played a central role in subsistence for centuries, Neolithic communities heavily relied on human and animal figures, with scarce traces of plant visual representation, such as flowers, shrubs, and branches.
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New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Experts estimate that Cuba's current oil demand is slightly over 100,000 barrels per day; if a quarter to a third of that depends on Venezuela, a major interruption could push the country toward a subsistence zone, especially because Cuba cannot readily replace that volume through cash purchases.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
That project would require relocating villages home to indigenous groups that rely on farming for subsistence – and has sparked local opposition and concern, according to people familiar with the situation.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
These waters exhibit higher acidity and elevated levels of toxic metals, which can contaminate fish habitat and drinking water and impact subsistence livelihoods.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Experts estimate that Cuba's current oil demand is slightly over 100,000 barrels per day; if a quarter to a third of that depends on Venezuela, a major interruption could push the country toward a subsistence zone, especially because Cuba cannot readily replace that volume through cash purchases.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
That project would require relocating villages home to indigenous groups that rely on farming for subsistence – and has sparked local opposition and concern, according to people familiar with the situation.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
These waters exhibit higher acidity and elevated levels of toxic metals, which can contaminate fish habitat and drinking water and impact subsistence livelihoods.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
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As the Iranian government faces one of the most difficult moments in its brief existence – both internally and externally—the question now, as the US sends a second aircraft carrier to the region is will this time be different?—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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That might be good enough for longtime fans, apart from the existence of an extensive back catalog just a few clicks away on Hulu.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Acknowledging his greatness does not mean forgetting that his philosophy would have allowed—at least in the short term—the continuation of Black Americans’ second-class citizenship.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Supervisors are required to authorize any continuation of a pursuit and can cancel them based on the ongoing circumstances.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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These handsome evergreen shrubs tolerate a range of growing conditions, seamlessly transitioning between sunny beds and shady gardens to provide continuity throughout the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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For the next head coach, roster retention will be critical as the Falcons look to build continuity and reset the foundation of the program.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The persistence of deportation and enforcement practices across Democratic and Republican administrations reflects a broader failure to establish genuinely humane immigration policies.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Greg Gianforcaro, one of the attorneys representing victims suing the diocese, credited survivors' persistence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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An hours-long fight for survival was beginning.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea 2-0 Burnley West Ham vs Bournemouth Quietly, from what looked like a bleak position five weeks ago, West Ham have given themselves a fighting chance of Premier League survival.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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