1
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
All four Republicans are in competitive districts, where their support for the subsidies could be crucial to surviving the 2026 midterm elections.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
The last Bruins coach to survive that scenario was Ben Howland, who immediately entered the next season on the hot seat, his fate seemingly a fait accompli.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Giffords survived an assassination attempt at a Safeway grocery store in 2011 but suffered a traumatic brain injury that forced her to retire from the House.
—James Powel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Driven by principle, their disruptive actions bent institutions toward more humane and ethical practices – even as the menace adapted to survive.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
The last Bruins coach to survive that scenario was Ben Howland, who immediately entered the next season on the hot seat, his fate seemingly a fait accompli.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Giffords survived an assassination attempt at a Safeway grocery store in 2011 but suffered a traumatic brain injury that forced her to retire from the House.
—James Powel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Driven by principle, their disruptive actions bent institutions toward more humane and ethical practices – even as the menace adapted to survive.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon who becomes a war hero after enduring some time in captivity in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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At every stage of its advance, muses have resisted – insisting that fairness and care prevail.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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San Jose has prevailed in five of its last six outings, including Tuesday’s win over Columbus.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The owl has lived there since 2008, after an eye injury led him to be rescued by Stone Nature Center in Topeka.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Public records show that the majority of council members live primarily in West Hialeah.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Apart from these severe conditions, Zimmer says outdoor units rarely need to be covered, as they're designed for outdoor use and built to withstand such conditions.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Taiwan should deepen its reserves of ammunition, energy, and food to withstand a prolonged blockade—measured in months, not weeks.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Quinton Lucas said there is an urgency for the completion of a permanent municipal jail.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s ruling clergy have weathered huge protests many times before.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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