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 catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
But women were among the captives who survived the Middle Passage.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Five others were wounded but expected to survive, police said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Golden Hawks survived a 17-0 run by Canyon to open the fourth quarter and used a block in the final seconds by Delaney Shiring to secure a 44-39 victory in the Division III semifinals of the CIF Southern California Regional.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
But women were among the captives who survived the Middle Passage.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Five others were wounded but expected to survive, police said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Golden Hawks survived a 17-0 run by Canyon to open the fourth quarter and used a block in the final seconds by Delaney Shiring to secure a 44-39 victory in the Division III semifinals of the CIF Southern California Regional.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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The median resale house at the prevailing interest rates with 20% down would cost $2,300 per month in December 2025, double the figure from December 2019.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite the judgments and the naysayers, these kinds of memoirs have outlasted the critiques—and prevailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The majority of Detroit-area Jewish residents live there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Moïse, who said she was born and raised in Haiti and had lived at the family home since 2015, described having as many as 30 to 50 guards around the home at all times.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her hands had lasting damage—cramps and pains that got worse as the temperature outside got colder.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before mid-April, new joy and new magic could sprinkle fairy dust via family or good career news that should create lasting positivity.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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An American Legion hall that has withstood many a coastal storm mysteriously collapsed as a volatile cold front crossed North Carolina, and the National Weather Service is trying to pinpoint a cause.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fortune 500 companies are rebuilding their capacity to withstand disruption and are charting a path toward a new era of industrialization powered by technological ingenuity.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Travelers can disembark in towns like Ticonderoga to visit Fort Ticonderoga, a key Revolutionary War site overlooking the lake, or continue north toward Plattsburgh, where waterfront trails and kayaking launches offer easy access to the water.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The threat of severe weather continued in the nation's midsection, with strong thunderstorms possible from Texas northeast all the way to Ohio and western Pennsylvania and New York.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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So there is room to add more shifts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, there was recently a big effort to de-fund Chandra, which would leave humanity without a flagship-class X-ray observatory of any type.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a young actress weathering a public firestorm, the guidance clearly made an impression.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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For a young actress weathering a public firestorm, the guidance of experienced colleagues clearly made an impression.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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