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as in to endure
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in to prevail
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
some old-world customs still survive in modern-day America
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Recent Examples of survive
To increase the chances that eggplants survive a short period of cold weather, water your plants deeply before covering them, and consider adding a thick layer of mulch over their roots as well.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The novel brings readers to 1870 Los Angeles and follows the stories of three Chinese women who survived the Chinese Massacre of 1871, which resulted in the lynching of 18 Chinese people at the hands of a mob.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Somers died in 2023 at the age of 76 after having survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for 23 years.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
To take revenge on the Bamessi and save his surviving people, the Kom chief decided to hang himself.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The novel brings readers to 1870 Los Angeles and follows the stories of three Chinese women who survived the Chinese Massacre of 1871, which resulted in the lynching of 18 Chinese people at the hands of a mob.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Somers died in 2023 at the age of 76 after having survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for 23 years.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
To take revenge on the Bamessi and save his surviving people, the Kom chief decided to hang himself.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Astronauts traveling to Mars will have to survive for months on a tiny spaceship with minimal food, endure microgravity where their bones and muscles waste away, and suffer from cosmic radiation bombardment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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The consequences for patients who endured famine often lingered long after the hunger ended.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Up front, Dusan Vlahovic held the ball up well, sprung several counter-attacks and beat Eder Militao in a foot-race only for Thibaut Courtois to prevail in the one-v-one.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But experts tell Fortune the move will likely transform rather than replace entry-level roles, a prevailing thought among economists following the AI-adoption wave.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her mother died in this house in 2020 due to early-onset Alzheimer's after living here with her father, Gerry Grubbs, for about 15 years, DesRochers tells me.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Real healing happens through permanent, supportive relationships, whether through adoption, reunification with family, or lasting connections with caring adults.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most Playful Patterns With dual-sided prints and eclectic color combinations (hello chartreuse and maroon), Tortuga Forma’s table linens are carefully crafted in Japan for lasting durability.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The economy has withstood weak role creation precisely because the pool of applicants is shrinking.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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He was checked out and deemed fit to continue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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The patient who was being taken to the hospital was placed in another rescue vehicle, which continued the route.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the new research, which analyzed data from 125,000 children, there was a 36% decline in all food allergies between 2012 and 2020.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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There are also ramifications for the agriculture industry and food production.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The pair weathered the media frenzy, however.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Stockyards meat industry weathered the Depression better than others.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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