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
Carve protected space so experiments survive the infinite workday.
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Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The surviving girls, now considered victims, receive compensation, although their individual fates remain largely unknown.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Al-Hayya himself survived, according to Hamas.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Katie Saalfeld was the owner of one of 27 cabins that did not survive.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The surviving girls, now considered victims, receive compensation, although their individual fates remain largely unknown.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Al-Hayya himself survived, according to Hamas.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Katie Saalfeld was the owner of one of 27 cabins that did not survive.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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United recently endured its worst ever finish to a Premier League season and already in this campaign, Ruben Amorim’s men have suffered a humiliating League Cup defeat to fourth-division Grimsby Town despite the acquisition of expensive new forwards Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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What lies beneath the surface is hardly a starting point for grasping the breadth and enduring impact of each work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the lion’s den, no less, at left leaning venues, hoping facts and common sense would prevail.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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But even in the very north of Sweden, there was not much chill factor to be found – well north of the Artic circle, temperatures above 30 degrees prevailed through July.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the end of their week, campers get a chance to perform their band’s songs live with the stars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those values guided decisions on where to live, how to raise children, and even how to face hardship.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The recession began in December 2007, when the housing bubble burst and the financial crisis took hold, and lasted until mid-2009.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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An injured athlete also needs instruction on flexibility and strengthening exercises for the ankle and foot to increase their ability to withstand the stresses from their athletic activities.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their roots intertwine with those of other redwoods, and that gives them tremendous strength to withstand high winds and floods.—
Greg Sullivan,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Patients who tested positive for Covid-19 continued rapid antigen testing each day until the result was negative, so researchers could see how long the infection lasted.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Islamic Republic has weathered many storms since the 1979 revolution, and may well survive a few more.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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The food industry has weathered trade wars before, but this feels different in its scope and unpredictability.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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