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as in endures
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasts
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 survives
Nothing about this London, the London, survives the scrutiny of decent folk.
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Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Each day the Runner survives, the bounty on his head grows – and ratings go up and up.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Cold-pressing avoids that, so more of the good stuff survives.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
The alternative is a politics in which the state survives by making dissenters illegitimate as citizens.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Schoen survives, for now, while Daboll was fired in the middle of his fourth season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The police finally arrive, and Zara (along with Rhys and Luke) survives.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
The movie survives, and some of Stroheim’s work, with its vision of brutality hiding in plain sight, is apparent in the finished product.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Princess Irene was the younger sister of the late King Constantine, the last King of Greece, and Queen Sofia of Spain, who survives her.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Each day the Runner survives, the bounty on his head grows – and ratings go up and up.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Cold-pressing avoids that, so more of the good stuff survives.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
The alternative is a politics in which the state survives by making dissenters illegitimate as citizens.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Schoen survives, for now, while Daboll was fired in the middle of his fourth season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The police finally arrive, and Zara (along with Rhys and Luke) survives.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
The movie survives, and some of Stroheim’s work, with its vision of brutality hiding in plain sight, is apparent in the finished product.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Princess Irene was the younger sister of the late King Constantine, the last King of Greece, and Queen Sofia of Spain, who survives her.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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Coaching that endures tends to center on helping people navigate real challenges, whether that means stabilizing a business, adapting to technological change or developing skills that translate into measurable outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as Rome anchored a vast empire, character development anchors our understanding of why bright‑side leadership derails and why dark‑side leadership endures.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The paralytic effect typically lasts for four to six minutes.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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In magnolias, the bright red/orange fleshy coating can keep those seeds from germinating for several years, until weathering breaks down and/or weathers away those compounds.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Nov. 2025
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Food banks are seeing a surge of demand across the country as the government shutdown weathers its fourth week – and military families are among those turning to public pantries to put food on the table.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Without this revolutionary position, fascism prevails.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yorkville Christian 13-7 (10) Jayden Riley scores 26 points for Mustangs, but tough Metamora prevails 81-69.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meg, who now lives with her Aunt Val and Uncle Dan (Molly Ringwald and Yul Vazquez) and her 17-year-old cousin, Penny (Sophia Torres), still goes to Lincoln High School.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Le lives about six miles away from the school, and his commute can take about an hour on bike and even longer on foot.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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There is no roadmap for what secession would entail, Solberg said, especially with questions on whether the end goal is to be independent or to join the US.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hugues Beaulieu said that the killings on Wednesday night appear to be linked to organized crime and there is no active shooter in the community.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its tough shell withstands the wear and tear of holiday travel, while the roomy interior makes packing feel more seamless.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2025
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Tantalum is extremely robust and withstands the harshest cleaning processes to remove contamination during fabrication.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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