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
One of the smallest economies in the South Pacific, Tokelau survives on subsistence agriculture, fishing and finance from New Zealand, which counts the islands as one of its territories.
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Rod McGuirk and Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
In the African country of Malawi, for instance, the Innovation Lab has launched a promising project encouraging small-time farmers who mostly produce subsistence crops like cassava and cowpeas to diversify into soybeans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The new study examines subsistence at all U.S. cities with populations above 600,000.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
Angie herself, the daughter of Zimbabwean subsistence farmers, was one of those girls.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Rod McGuirk and Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
In the African country of Malawi, for instance, the Innovation Lab has launched a promising project encouraging small-time farmers who mostly produce subsistence crops like cassava and cowpeas to diversify into soybeans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The new study examines subsistence at all U.S. cities with populations above 600,000.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
Angie herself, the daughter of Zimbabwean subsistence farmers, was one of those girls.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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There is already an incredibly delicate balance in trying to keep many of those species in existence.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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The Iranian regime has never done that in its five-decades of existence, according to Convera’s George Vessey.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Now, his triumph signifies a continuation of some red-hot form as tennis transitions from clay to grass.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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From more superhero shenanigans in Gen V Season 2, to the continuation of epic fantasy action in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, these series are all a must-watch.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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More Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Keeping Udoka around allows the Rockets to continue growing organically and keeps continuity with the organization.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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By strategically placing these checkpoints at critical stages, organizations can minimize downtime during failures and maintain business continuity, ultimately transforming a traditional disaster recovery approach into a proactive method.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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What resulted was a seven-run inning from the Bluejays on way to the 11-4 win, marking a collapse to threaten the continuance of a season approaching the most wins in program history.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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His spirit of persistence and craftsmanship continues to shape the bourbon industry today.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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It’s been reopened in chunks, thanks to the unrelenting optimism and irrational persistence of a corps of downtown residents led by Rodriguez and Rosa Chang.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 June 2025
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Expect a powerful conversation on career, identity, and survival.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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What happens as the connection between labor and survival decouples is the case for a type of universal welfare becomes stronger, nudging public opinion to the left.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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