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
Automation, once viewed cautiously by freelancers, is increasingly being reframed as a survival tool rather than a luxury.
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Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
But that doesn’t change the fact that both players were essential in their own ways to Denver’s survival of the 82-game grind.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The two form a bond to ensure their mutual survival.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
But that doesn’t change the fact that both players were essential in their own ways to Denver’s survival of the 82-game grind.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The two form a bond to ensure their mutual survival.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 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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In the doc, Stratton spoke about discovering an 80-year cover-up of the existence of non-human intelligent life, detailing his fight against powerful gatekeepers who have kept the truth hidden.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Operating in the shadows of the intelligence community, Stratton discovered an 80-year coverup of the existence of non-human intelligent life and fought back against powerful gatekeepers who have hid the truth from the public, Congress, and even Presidents.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Both in general, and because of survivorship bias.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The company has been expanding its services, such as survivorship care, to address quality-of-life gaps that occur past active treatment.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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