subsisting 1 of 2

present participle of subsist

subsisting

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

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
  • In his live comments, Trump was seemingly saying that D.C. is now safer for the Fox stars to go on dates.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Thousands of videos on TikTok have been dedicated to praising Platt’s stunning vocals and calling on the singer to release a full version of the song — the praise was so immediate that four days after the show debuted, Platt put out a full live recording of the track from the show.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Subsisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsisting. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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