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uninterrupted or lasting life
The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.
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Recent Examples of survival
The study also highlighted that failure to gain weight, or any weight loss between birth and day 2, is a critical red flag for survival risk, regardless of initial birth weight.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, Moss’ story of survival adds yet another chapter to a legendary life—on and off the field.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lee’s untitled film, set in the world of K-pop music survival shows, is expected to be the first major American studio film shot entirely in South Korea.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
A number of promising new tests are in development that could help women and their doctors get answers earlier, which could, in turn, increase survival rates.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Now, Moss’ story of survival adds yet another chapter to a legendary life—on and off the field.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lee’s untitled film, set in the world of K-pop music survival shows, is expected to be the first major American studio film shot entirely in South Korea.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
A number of promising new tests are in development that could help women and their doctors get answers earlier, which could, in turn, increase survival rates.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survival
Noun
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A discussion led by Weeden on native survivance in the face of suppression and colonization will follow.—
Courant Community,
Courant Community,
8 May 2017
Noun
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The story follows her repetitive daily existence, haunted by the suicide of her boyfriend Leo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a dimwitted product of a vapid culture, Beatty’s protagonist is hardly a figure to like — but Ashby’s amusing day-in-the-life exploration of his manic existence is wildly entertaining.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Patients can access mental health services, nutritionists, survivorship and other support groups and programs to help navigate their cancer journey.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Our work examined the full spectrum of challenges: financial strain, environmental factors, and psychosocial influences on survivorship.—
Sadhna Bokhiria,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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