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
Between January and April 2025, UNICEF warned, over 500,000 children and their families risk losing critical subsistence cash support from UN agencies, stripping the most vulnerable of their last lifeline.
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Their cultural variation and complexity pertains almost entirely to matters of subsistence and reproduction, such as acquiring food and mating.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Jessie Holmes, who appeared on the long-running Nat Geo series Life Below Zero that follows people living subsistence lifestyles in the most remote parts of Alaska, won the famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
In the days that followed, some inhabitants were cut off from food and other essential subsistence.
—Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Their cultural variation and complexity pertains almost entirely to matters of subsistence and reproduction, such as acquiring food and mating.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Jessie Holmes, who appeared on the long-running Nat Geo series Life Below Zero that follows people living subsistence lifestyles in the most remote parts of Alaska, won the famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
In the days that followed, some inhabitants were cut off from food and other essential subsistence.
—Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
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The April 11 attack, whose details have emerged in the weeks since, was the worst ever at Zamzam, Sudan’s largest displacement camp, in its 20 years of existence.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The approvals were critical for a heavily indebted airline that has been eking out an existence for more than four months with the help of interim court approvals to use the cash generated by operations.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The debate on the fate of the clean technology tax incentives is likely to center on immediate concerns: on one side jobs and the implications for American businesses and, on the other, simple number crunching to fund other priorities including a continuation of broad corporate tax cuts.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And unlike many other potential suitors, the Magic can offer Giannis something no other team can: familiarity, trust, continuity in leadership.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her power, patience and persistence show up all over the stat sheet.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Matt Cardona remains one of the best stories of persistence and dedication in professional wrestling.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Sea cucumbers use their regenerative powers for survival, too.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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They are grown and packaged in the U.S., are great for beginners planting a complete garden and can even be stashed in a survival kit.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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