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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
Every calf that survives to adulthood shifts the math for the entire species.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
What survives any circumstance?
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Only Otis’ statue survives, randomly graffitied.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Not everyone who undergoes conversion therapy survives.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The person who survives the abyss is the one with a dozen people standing at the top holding a rope.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
President Jimmy Carter’s determination and discipline achieved the historic 1978 Camp David peace between Egypt and Israel, which still survives.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists have unraveled a 40‑year‑old mystery at the heart of sleeping sickness, uncovering how a deadly parasite behind the life-threatening disease repeatedly slips past the human immune system and survives long enough to cause serious illness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
What survives any circumstance?
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Only Otis’ statue survives, randomly graffitied.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Not everyone who undergoes conversion therapy survives.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
The person who survives the abyss is the one with a dozen people standing at the top holding a rope.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
President Jimmy Carter’s determination and discipline achieved the historic 1978 Camp David peace between Egypt and Israel, which still survives.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists have unraveled a 40‑year‑old mystery at the heart of sleeping sickness, uncovering how a deadly parasite behind the life-threatening disease repeatedly slips past the human immune system and survives long enough to cause serious illness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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And yet, Maul endures in stories like this.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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The city of Coral Springs has created a webpage to update the public on the case, ensuring that the community remains informed and that Metayer Bowen's legacy of service and unity endures.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Simply wet your hat with water, wring it out and wave it for instant cooling that lasts up to two hours.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seeding meetings for playoffs also could be delayed depending on how long a strike lasts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Common Pests & Problems Milky Way™ Dietes is a robust plant that weathers occasional insects, disease, and other challenges quite well.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The difference between a retiree who weathers a 30% drop and one who doesn’t often comes down to preparation, not prediction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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But if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Still, much uncertainty remains.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Flores, who lives nearby and regularly brings her grandson to the park, called the discovery heartbreaking.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Flores, who lives nearby, described the heartbreak behind the grim discovery.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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While there is nothing wrong with taking inspiration from fashion icons, finding your signature aesthetic requires a touch of introspection.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spa There is no spa, but there is a charming pool area with green-and-white striped chaise lounges and grass-green sun umbrellas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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That record is so good, and Moon Safari withstands the test of time.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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Grayson likes to mix a cream foundation into a bottle of liquid foundation to create a thick, long-wear base that withstands a lot of sweat.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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