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
The Arctic tribal communities that collected the samples are still fully reliant on marine resources for subsistence, Lefebvre said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Born in 1941, Fuller grew up on a subsistence cotton farm near Beebe, Arkansas.
—Longreads, 8 July 2025
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.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
As of today, the monuments still exist, though their subsistence seems at risk.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Born in 1941, Fuller grew up on a subsistence cotton farm near Beebe, Arkansas.
—Longreads, 8 July 2025
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.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
As of today, the monuments still exist, though their subsistence seems at risk.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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Although many philosophers and theologians accept mortality as an inevitable and indeed defining feature of human existence, Kurzweil refuses to accept this line of thinking.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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Extensive documentation on the Cat's internals eventually surfaced, but no third-party software was ever written for the platform during its commercial existence.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was described as a continuation of the story that was established in the films.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Be Relentlessly Persistent My mindset is relentless persistence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Planetary Healing As Governance Template When scientists discovered the expanding hole over Antarctica in the 1980s, the world faced a choice between short-term economic interests and long-term planetary survival.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The brain switches to fight-or-flight and survival mode, and the person is always waiting for something terrible to happen.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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