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
Davids survived Republicans’ previous attempt in 2022 to oust her with a new map that split up the Democratic stronghold of Wyandotte County.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Choose Varieties Suitable for Your Zone Successfully growing lavender starts with selecting the right lavender variety for your hardiness zone to increase the chances that the plant survives the winter and regrows the following year.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
The deputy survived, but the suspect got away.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Their dominance stems from labels controlling vast music catalogues that streaming platforms need to survive, the lawsuit says.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Choose Varieties Suitable for Your Zone Successfully growing lavender starts with selecting the right lavender variety for your hardiness zone to increase the chances that the plant survives the winter and regrows the following year.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
The deputy survived, but the suspect got away.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Their dominance stems from labels controlling vast music catalogues that streaming platforms need to survive, the lawsuit says.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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The red sole is a visible pain endured for the privilege of being seen enduring it.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The truth must prevail, and justice must be seen to be done.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Monroe, who was living with a friend of her mother's at the time, reportedly wed her then-boyfriend to avoid going into foster care, Dougherty told UPI in February 1990.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket The ultimate fall jacket lives somewhere between a barn coat and classic denim, and the Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket hits that sweet spot.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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So, while some short-term effects may not last, disease prevention remains important even after some of these effects fade.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That situation will last a few years, until Queen Creek can start transporting new groundwater from its land holdings in the Harquahala basin, where private equity firms are also buying up land, which will replace its Colorado River water.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wind turbines use durable, long fiberglass blades (made of fiberglass bound with strong epoxy resin) to withstand the harshest elements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The geography of real climate risk—which includes not just the effects of weather and disasters, but also the ability of communities to withstand them—looks roughly similar to the geographies of poverty and race.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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After making 10 of its 15 three-point attempts in the first quarter, the Heat then missed 15 of its next 16 threes a stretch that continued well into the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Besides Prabowo’s involvement, there are also still a number of Suharto loyalists in Indonesia.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Veterans Day is almost here and there are plenty of freebies and discounts available for retired and active-duty military service members.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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So far, investors have been inclined to believe Gorin’s assurance that Expedia can do more than just weather the disruption.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her sculptural bookshelf and semicircular floor lamps possess a molten heft—their softened edges appearing raw and time-weathered.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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