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
Because mosses were among the planet’s first land inhabitants, this discovery might help science look back at the relationships that enabled life to survive on land.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
He was pulled from the water and brought to a Boston hospital but did not survive.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Crop rotation can also help reduce the incidence of infection in the garden, however the fungal spores can survive many years in the soil, so a long rotation of 4 to 6 years is necessary.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
The bacteria survive on plant debris in the soil over winter, so good garden hygiene is important around geraniums.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
He was pulled from the water and brought to a Boston hospital but did not survive.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Crop rotation can also help reduce the incidence of infection in the garden, however the fungal spores can survive many years in the soil, so a long rotation of 4 to 6 years is necessary.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
The bacteria survive on plant debris in the soil over winter, so good garden hygiene is important around geraniums.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing 2026 season, struggling with inconsistency despite high expectations.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Argentina prevailed 2-0 and clinched its spot in the Group of 32 while Austria still has work to do.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Hsueh said that gold prices became more firmly wedded to the outlook for Fed rate policy starting around the the middle of May, and less tied to the correlation to energy prices that had prevailed since the start of the Iran war.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Related Stories The launch gives subscribers live broadcasts from five channels, TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films and the 24-hour news channel LCI, alongside thousands of hours of on-demand programming.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 June 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,
18 June 2026
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The hurricane season lasts six months, from June through November.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Engineers will focus on verifying how the system’s materials withstand high thermal stress and radiation over time.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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There were kids battling adults of the same age as their parents.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Jackman — weathered and bearded — looks amazing, like a medieval Santa Claus.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The industry has weathered a brutal shakeout, with major operators merging, downsizing or shutting down entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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