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 new study, published in Nature, analyzes the risks these toxins pose to animals like clams, fish, and even whales, which some Alaska Native communities harvest for subsistence purposes.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2025
For centuries, the area’s Indigenous Yup’ik residents lived a nomadic subsistence lifestyle, timing their seasonal movements with the arrival of migratory birds in spring, fish in summer and the ripening of berries in early fall.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 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
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2025
For centuries, the area’s Indigenous Yup’ik residents lived a nomadic subsistence lifestyle, timing their seasonal movements with the arrival of migratory birds in spring, fish in summer and the ripening of berries in early fall.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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This means: Weekly automated validation that verifies policy effectiveness, not just policy existence.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Using the relationships he's accrued, Hogan has developed a podcast that, nearing 18 months of existence, has millions of streams and views and lucrative potential for more.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The album explores themes of grief, growth, and the continuation of folk music traditions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the continuation of the conflict, the Chinese leadership got something else on Friday.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This idea of continuity intrigued, and annoyed, Kuang.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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These roles can stabilize organizations in transition but don’t provide continuity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The baby’s breathing at night confirming the continuance of their delicate existence.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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Bassett argued for the continuance saying lawyers needed more time to prepare.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Each is still operational and highlights the persistence of spaceflight to withstand political volatility, but new Earth science projects could be vulnerable.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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While recent declines in overall crime are encouraging, the persistence of high carjacking levels and a violent crime rate exceeding that of every state and many cities show that more can be done to make D.C. safer.—
John R. Lott Jr,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Pic’s blurb: A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meet and interact with one of LEC’s resident animal ambassadors and learn about its natural behaviors and survival adaptations.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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