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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Before the yuppie era, a certain staid gentility prevailed.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Each came with an abiding and intense local appreciation of the moment, a prevailing desire to connect with and please visitors and passion to demonstrate what each place is about.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 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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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The hurricane season lasts six months, from June through November.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 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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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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There is now much greater emphasis on analysis and data.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 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
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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