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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
The gesture of queerness survives in the harshest of climates.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
On paper, mission governance survives.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Most old towns are singular districts, but Tokyo’s historic streetscape survives in disparate pockets, defined by narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, and small workshops that lack gardens or other buffer zones between building and street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Minutes decide whether a house survives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Can Johnson rehabilitate such a relationship, whether or not Pritzker’s Bears deal survives the mayor’s attacks?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
More than the page itself, the routine summons the part of his conscience that survives on muscle memory and suffocates uncertainty.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
On paper, mission governance survives.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Most old towns are singular districts, but Tokyo’s historic streetscape survives in disparate pockets, defined by narrow back alleys, traditional wooden houses, and small workshops that lack gardens or other buffer zones between building and street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Minutes decide whether a house survives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Can Johnson rehabilitate such a relationship, whether or not Pritzker’s Bears deal survives the mayor’s attacks?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
More than the page itself, the routine summons the part of his conscience that survives on muscle memory and suffocates uncertainty.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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But the string quartet endures precisely because tension between the voices is part of the form, not a failure of it.—
Rafael Pimentel Pinto,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In 2022, shoe manufacturer Footwear Unlimited entered into a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to manage the brand and continues to drive the vision, innovation and design that endures today.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Typically, symptoms resolve within two to seven days, but people with severe symptoms, including diarrhea that lasts more than three days, high fever and blood in stool should seek medical attention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Americans are increasingly open to approaches that reduce harm, strengthen communities, and deliver safety that lasts.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 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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What prevails is efficiency, rather than respect for freedom and human dignity.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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But in the postseason, when team identities teeter, moxie prevails.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with few effective treatment options once the disease spreads.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The younger generation is far less interested in cultural philanthropy, and increasingly, the gala class lives a life radically distant from most Americans.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The service The hotel lives up to Kyoto’s reputation as home to Japan’s finest *omotenashi—*that intuitive art of Japanese hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
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Its solid aluminum unibody safely withstands drops up to 6 feet.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Forsythia withstands some drought and tolerates clay soil if it is amended with organic matter.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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