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
The $56 million might even survive the president’s budget.
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Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
In the final game, the American survived a break point and, after Sabalenka’s backhand return dropped wide, secured her second grand slam title.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
In the wild, 1 in 5 calves born to first-time mothers don’t survive their first year, the zoo said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
During the final moments of season 7, Claire survives a gunshot wound from the Battle of Monmouth and Jamie stands by her to care for her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
In the final game, the American survived a break point and, after Sabalenka’s backhand return dropped wide, secured her second grand slam title.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
In the wild, 1 in 5 calves born to first-time mothers don’t survive their first year, the zoo said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
During the final moments of season 7, Claire survives a gunshot wound from the Battle of Monmouth and Jamie stands by her to care for her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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And any enduring culture has answers for parents — traditions around feeding, rest, socialization, purpose and the transition to adulthood.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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With only $276 million in debt and $2.2 billion in cash, this company is well-equipped to endure uncertainties.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Set boundaries that range from strict legal compliance that can’t be ignored or changed to issues where common sense prevails.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Cooler heads prevailed on Friday, with Musk and Trump refraining from slinging direct insults at each other.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The living rooftops, native plant landscaping, and detention pond for water runoff all support biodiversity and erosion control, while minimizing environmental impact.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Athletes often sign endorsement deals that can last just a few months, as opposed to team sponsorships that are longer term.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Jennifer Wills, President and Chief Growth Officer of Kelleher International, has seen the challenges of HNW CEOs, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists firsthand, dedicating her career to combating loneliness with lasting love.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Enhancing community and regional resilience Regional resilience describes a region’s ability to withstand and adapt to challenges such as economic shocks and natural disasters.—
Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Many fans withstood the inclement conditions to watch together in Central Park.—
David Waldstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Officials hired additional crews so work could continue around the clock and coordinated with contractors to accelerate their timelines, even bringing a second asphalt plant online to speed up production.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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King continued to dominate, finishing his freshman season at Florida with a monstrous 73 1/3 innings with 79 strikeouts and a 2.58 ERA.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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There is also a proposal circulating City Hall to push the upcoming November 2025 election to 2026.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Tariffs an ‘existential threat’ to small businesses The Trump administration’s tariffs have been particularly painful for small businesses, which have had to weather surging prices and constantly shifting trade policies without the level of cash flow that larger companies can dip into.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Sound the alarm: The View has weathered yet another moment of Full Goldberg Collapse™ during a live broadcast.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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