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
That’s why experts say changes codified by Congress pose a more existential risk to the Endangered Species Act’s long-term survival.
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
With Jax’s most loyal client at the center of a spiraling media disaster, The Stewart Firm is thrust into a high-stakes battle where every move could mean survival … or collapse of the firm.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The survival of the lake – the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere – has been a priority for Utah leaders over the last several years.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Charlize Theron’s new movie Apex is a story of survival.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
With Jax’s most loyal client at the center of a spiraling media disaster, The Stewart Firm is thrust into a high-stakes battle where every move could mean survival … or collapse of the firm.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The survival of the lake – the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere – has been a priority for Utah leaders over the last several years.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Charlize Theron’s new movie Apex is a story of survival.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 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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Fin-to-limb is less discussed, yet more central to our collective existence.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Steyer had planned to spend $100 million, and his wealth proved a liability in a race where rivals including Sanders decried the existence of billionaires.—
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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