subsisting 1 of 2

present participle of subsist

subsisting

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsisting
Verb
  • Users will be able to layer development proposals over realistic cityscapes, enabling them to see how new buildings would appear in relation to existing structures.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The consulting firm cites the surge in new builds worsening existing backlogs and changing federal policies chilling investment.
    Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • See live video from the area: Fire containment Interpreting what 80% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
  • However, Gunther made clear his mind is on Goldberg going into the premium live event later this month.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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“Subsisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsisting. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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