1
as in to endure
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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2
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
No leader can survive a confrontation with the president without a unified board.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Bass helped lead Joe’s Stone Crab, the oldest surviving restaurant in Miami Beach, for decades and into her late 80s.
—Howard Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Many of those films have survived.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
This one is an example of how to survive, basically.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Bass helped lead Joe’s Stone Crab, the oldest surviving restaurant in Miami Beach, for decades and into her late 80s.
—Howard Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Many of those films have survived.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
This one is an example of how to survive, basically.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, Connecticut was enduring glacial temperatures in the teens.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Without this revolutionary position, fascism prevails.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mahan, Vice Mayor Pam Foley and District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, who represents downtown, have also asked the city to create a higher incentive tier for projects that pay prevailing wages and support apprenticeship programs.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The island is launching the world’s first Sperm Whale Reserve, protecting a resident population that lives year-round off Dominica’s west coast.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In order for Sophie to live a comfortable life, Araminta hires her as an unpaid maid and treats her pretty cruelly compared to her daughers Posy and Rosamund.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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The paralytic effect typically lasts for four to six minutes.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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The body-skimming jersey fabric will keep you cool and comfy, plus it's designed to withstand washing and drying.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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What Florida agriculture faces from the cold Freeze watches and warnings let growers and food producers, particularly those with sensitive plants including Florida citrus, to take protective measures in their fields to help crops withstand cold temperatures that could damage or kill them.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, the current model also depends on long-term satellite missions, which must continue uninterrupted for the approach to remain effective.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The female kangaroo continued to be pushed by the local hunting dogs.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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And there are signs that assumptions about men’s unwillingness to use such products are eroding.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are more of us than there will ever be of them.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That's rough stuff to weather for any automaker, but Tesla believes it's got the path forward figured out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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Thor is the God of Thunder, a mountain of a man who has weathered many a battle in his time, but whose actions in a war fought long ago now haunt his waking hours.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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