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 Downtown Historic District occupies just eight blocks and includes some of Orlando’s oldest surviving commercial buildings built between the 1880s and the 1940s.
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Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
More than the mother of his six children (only two survived), Constanze Mozart was a strong, talented, and supportive leader.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
According to the pros, these plants are known for not just surviving, but thriving, in higher-than-average summer temperatures.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Charlee; their two children, Nick (wife Naomi Burton) and Riley; grandsons Henry (2) and Elliott (4 months); his mother, Marilyn; and, his older brothers, Matt and Dan.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
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Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
More than the mother of his six children (only two survived), Constanze Mozart was a strong, talented, and supportive leader.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
According to the pros, these plants are known for not just surviving, but thriving, in higher-than-average summer temperatures.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Charlee; their two children, Nick (wife Naomi Burton) and Riley; grandsons Henry (2) and Elliott (4 months); his mother, Marilyn; and, his older brothers, Matt and Dan.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Michelle Amores, a division manager for the San Jose Public Library who helped organize the celebration, spoke to the community’s enduring spirit.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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There’s no denying the enduring glamour of this grande dame, whose secluded locale at the tip of the Cap is as much a draw for the jet set as the intimate cabanas where Greta Garbo once retreated and the saltwater infinity pool carved into the cliffs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The two teams previously played for the gold medal in 2014, 2016 and 2018, with the Americans prevailing each time.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The most important question facing longevity biotech is not whether humans will live forever.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The house was built in 1956 and has a living area of 1,720 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The talks, conducted in coordination with the US, lasted into the early hours of this morning, the source said, as the US was striking Iran.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Before installing tile on patios, terraces, or walkways, verify that the material is rated for exterior use and can withstand exposure to weather and temperature fluctuations.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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The tumor microenvironment allows cancer to withstand an onslaught from a body’s natural immune defenses.—
Charles J. Dimitroff,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Brunson continued his magnificent game with a drive that drew a foul, sinking both free throws to cut the lead down to two with five minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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There was a flurry of excitement; groups of people carrying bottles of sparkling wine were rushing down to the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In the meantime, there is a World Cup to win and Os Magricos to surpass.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Viewers have watched their romance play out since season 1, from weathering scandals (Cooke, 43, admitted to cheating on Batula, 34, in 2018) to their 2021 wedding which was filmed for Bravo cameras.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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