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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
Experiments are also being conducted to ensure the technology survives the rigors of daily use, aiming for a lifespan of over one million cycles.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The fact that this work survives is an exhilarating triumph.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Former Beatle John Lennon survives an assassination attempt in New York.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the towering inflorescence withers after a few days, the same plant survives underground and can bloom again in future years.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The confrontation that follows is absolutely brutal to watch, even if Ryan survives.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The cast included Ryunosuke Kamiki, as a former kamikaze pilot who survives and must later defeat Godzilla, Minami Hamabe, Minami Hamabe, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka and more.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The Baburnama survives in incomplete form, with parts of Babur’s early life and sections of the narrative no longer extant.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
But his writing only survives in brief quotes or summaries.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The fact that this work survives is an exhilarating triumph.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Former Beatle John Lennon survives an assassination attempt in New York.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the towering inflorescence withers after a few days, the same plant survives underground and can bloom again in future years.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The confrontation that follows is absolutely brutal to watch, even if Ryan survives.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The cast included Ryunosuke Kamiki, as a former kamikaze pilot who survives and must later defeat Godzilla, Minami Hamabe, Minami Hamabe, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka and more.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The Baburnama survives in incomplete form, with parts of Babur’s early life and sections of the narrative no longer extant.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
But his writing only survives in brief quotes or summaries.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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The small crew stationed there endures average winter temperatures of -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius), and four months each without seeing the sun rise above the horizon.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the role that his trade played in shaping the modern nation endures.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2026
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The real advantage is lifespan — a Scrub Daddy lasts weeks instead of days, which is where most reusable alternatives fail.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Like anything that lasts and actually has meaning, it was created by people who genuinely loved something.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 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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In Nebraska, assume that Dan Osborn prevails over incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, even if Mendoza Hernandez prevails, he may not be released.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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When delivered as intended, hospice remains one of the most compassionate and effective models of care in our healthcare system.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Among them was Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, which entirely terminated all its gender affirming services for minors in July and remains the only major California institution to have done so.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Their sister is a huge liberal activist who lives to support Democratic causes.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The bottom of the barbell is financially strained, but at least partially visible to policymakers because that is where safety-net eligibility lives.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There is something wrong with our legal system if cutting prices is a crime.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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At night, there is very little light pollution, with minimal lighting used beyond the glow of the tents, and the property tried its best to operate on a leave no trace mindset, with little construction having taken place beyond the original structure that has sat here for over a century.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 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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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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