as in survivance
uninterrupted or lasting life
The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.
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Recent Examples of survival
Jaya, who moved to the zoo in 2019, and Hesty have spent time together in the past few years as part of a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums species survival plan.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
As the siege escalates, loyalties are tested and selfless sacrifices are made, leading to a desperate fight for survival where not everyone will emerge alive.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The audit couldn’t explore the impact of the delays on patient survival rates, because federal patient privacy laws make collecting such data a major challenge, according to the audit and fire officials.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Her life is a testament to what becomes possible when survival transforms into purpose.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
As the siege escalates, loyalties are tested and selfless sacrifices are made, leading to a desperate fight for survival where not everyone will emerge alive.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The audit couldn’t explore the impact of the delays on patient survival rates, because federal patient privacy laws make collecting such data a major challenge, according to the audit and fire officials.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Her life is a testament to what becomes possible when survival transforms into purpose.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 26 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
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But first McCarty needed a sense of how many women were imprisoned at Mabel Bassett for crimes tied to their own abuse — a phenomenon that sentencing-reform advocates call criminalized survivorship.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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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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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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