as in surviving
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as in living
to have life
a love that was as great as any that ever did subsist
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Recent Examples of subsisting
J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Dallas’ offense is swinging for the fences on every possession, subsisting almost exclusively on a diet of explosive plays.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Steelers have no downfield threat outside of DK Metcalf, subsisting instead on quick runs and passes to their running back tandem of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Dallas’ offense is swinging for the fences on every possession, subsisting almost exclusively on a diet of explosive plays.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsisting
Verb
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Sorry for living the life of the mind!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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When your compensation doesn't keep pace with living costs, resentment builds, job satisfaction plummets, and your overall wellbeing suffers.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Under the new ownership structure, Authentic holds a 51% stake in Guess’s intellectual property, while existing shareholders retain the remaining 49%.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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A week after the collapse, KDKA Investigates learned about pre-existing conditions in the roads throughout the borough, likely from aging infrastructure, where small voids have popped up under the surface.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ellis likes how the acoustic style creates a warm atmosphere and an intimacy with the audience during live shows.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dining room is bold yet romantic—handcrafted chandeliers, deep crimson upholstery, and a theatrical kitchen where plush seating and live music meets fine dining.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Subsisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsisting. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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