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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So to be able to play one character on one of the most popular shows in the world for 18 seasons, that’s the equivalent of living to be 105.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Like other living things, plants existed in sentient and even sensuous relation to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The undeniable attention-grabber from the less experienced side of the cast — performers without a pre-existing Wikipedia page, basically — was Jack Shep.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pre-existing conditions Most home warranties will exclude pre-existing problems with covered appliances and mechanicals.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Read transcripts from past live chats here.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Never leave live charcoal unattended.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Subsisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsisting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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