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
Medics rushed the mom to Richmond University Medical Center where she’s expected to survive.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
The surviving 4-year-old was found with physical injuries indicating ongoing abuse, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
The difficulty of finding and defending against these platforms and their weapons essentially ensures that a significant proportion of the force would survive a first strike and thus be able to launch a second.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
The surviving 4-year-old was found with physical injuries indicating ongoing abuse, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
The difficulty of finding and defending against these platforms and their weapons essentially ensures that a significant proportion of the force would survive a first strike and thus be able to launch a second.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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My body could endure 50 miles of running — but a dinner date?—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Light winds are expected to prevail, potentially keeping transport levels low and aiding in containment of the wildfire.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Blowing Rock The town of Blowing Rock is a delight for those who want to live like a local for a few days.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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New York forced the Pistons into six of their 19 turnovers in the game’s final 12 minutes en route to a 21-0 run, all by sticking to the game plan, guarding Cunningham aggressively and living with the results from the rest of a streaky Detroit team missing a true No. 2 option.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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You’re being called to play the long game, to build something that lasts.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The caregiver partner can feel a consistent stress to keep it together during that time, which can last decades.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Yankees have more resources to withstand injuries than most major-league clubs.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The watch also needed to be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as up to 12 Gs of acceleration.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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But amid the fanfare of parades, fireworks and airshows, a long-standing debate over what to call the holiday continues, a subtle acknowledgment of the lingering scars of a contentious war.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There are two ways to watch the series through Fubo or Peacock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.—
John Kelly, Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Cramer stressed that tariff policy still hangs in the balance, and there must be some trade deals next week —especially if Wall Street is going to weather any weak quarterly reports.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Though risks exist regarding datacenter costs and potential advertising sensitivity to economic conditions, Google appears better positioned than many tech peers to weather tariff and trade tensions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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