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
There are characters preserving cultural traditions, grappling with intergenerational trauma, and practicing subsistence hunting and fishing, while also navigating relationship troubles and leaning on the strong support systems that get us through it all.
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Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The number of asylum seekers receiving state support in the form of accommodation or subsistence payments was 107,003 — down 5% on the previous year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Whimbrels and other migratory birds face challenges including climate change, which is making hurricanes and tropical storms more frequent and more intense; rising sea levels; hunting, for both subsistence and sport; and habitat loss.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
This was the local method of refrigeration, and the villagers survived on subsistence hunting.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The number of asylum seekers receiving state support in the form of accommodation or subsistence payments was 107,003 — down 5% on the previous year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Whimbrels and other migratory birds face challenges including climate change, which is making hurricanes and tropical storms more frequent and more intense; rising sea levels; hunting, for both subsistence and sport; and habitat loss.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
This was the local method of refrigeration, and the villagers survived on subsistence hunting.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the 250-foot height will honor America's 250 years of existence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His latest best seller, The Meaning of Your Life, aims to help anyone who finds that, even while enjoying successes by many measures, their existence feels empty.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many wonder if Iger’s continuation as executive chair factored into Bob Chapek’s short tenure and Iger’s sudden return to the CEO job.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s no question, just by the numbers alone, that October 7th meant the continuation of processes long under way.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Quality also depends on continuity.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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His next court appearance is set for April 2, where he is expected to be arraigned, after his attorney asked for a continuance in court Wednesday, Asregadoo said.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Both represent persistence, innovation, and trusting our instincts.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the collection expanded—through donations, acquisitions, and O’Connor’s persistence.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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The league’s survival won’t be on the line, but the club’s relevance in the Denver market — arguably the country’s most successful right now — very much could ride on a positive result on Saturday.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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That feeling of survival and resentment and entitlement really looms over this season.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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