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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
Wolves continue to enjoy a favourable run of games, even if survival looks beyond them, and Leeds look well-placed to extend their advantage over the drop zone.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Chang takes the reader through a heart-breaking story of survival, focusing on three women.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The scope expanded from a claustrophobic survival game to something with global stakes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The lineup also includes the SXSW-premiering survival documentary The Ascent, which follows a bilateral amputee attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the world premiere of The Strawberry, a drama from the Plummer Brothers starring M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Chang takes the reader through a heart-breaking story of survival, focusing on three women.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
The scope expanded from a claustrophobic survival game to something with global stakes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The lineup also includes the SXSW-premiering survival documentary The Ascent, which follows a bilateral amputee attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the world premiere of The Strawberry, a drama from the Plummer Brothers starring M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
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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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Xavier’s sound reflects a cluster of micro-languages that have effectively been memed into existence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Innovation is driving them out of existence.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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As part of its work with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the center will establish two endowed chairs supporting pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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