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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
But in recent movies such as Sinners and Anderson’s One Battle After Another, there is evidence that something in the antics of Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg survives.
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Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
What little survives in the form of meteorites is often impossible to locate and collect.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
And, well, whoever else survives the trade and can fill a good role.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The center itself, like all such arts venues, survives and thrives on an enduring and connected network of relationships – among artists, touring productions, artist managers, production teams, technical staff, venue management, audiences and donors.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The question now, is who survives.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Designing a 100% renewables system that survives those events without blackouts drives costs to five or 10 times that of today’s fossil system.
—Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
If the package survives the Rules Committee, one of the next steps is a procedural vote on the rule, which is typically approved by the majority in a party-line vote.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Nothing about this London, the London, survives the scrutiny of decent folk.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
What little survives in the form of meteorites is often impossible to locate and collect.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
And, well, whoever else survives the trade and can fill a good role.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The center itself, like all such arts venues, survives and thrives on an enduring and connected network of relationships – among artists, touring productions, artist managers, production teams, technical staff, venue management, audiences and donors.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The question now, is who survives.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Designing a 100% renewables system that survives those events without blackouts drives costs to five or 10 times that of today’s fossil system.
—Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
If the package survives the Rules Committee, one of the next steps is a procedural vote on the rule, which is typically approved by the majority in a party-line vote.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Nothing about this London, the London, survives the scrutiny of decent folk.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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The postponement comes as the island nation's communist-run government endures its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The whole film has an elemental, ground-level beauty that endures today, even after so many other versions.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Lent lasts 40 days, not counting Sundays, and ends before Easter.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The season of prayer lasts 40 days, excluding Sundays, and ends on Holy Thursday (April 2).—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 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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Whether the House’s restrictive approach prevails or is watered down in negotiations with the Senate could determine not only the future of the emergency fund but also how much unilateral spending power Florida’s governor retains as hurricane season looms over the coming year.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The approach that prevails in the March 3 primary will help determine who has the strength and structure to endure what could be a long political fight.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The tension between maintaining recognizable signatures and demonstrating evolution remains central to her strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Flagg remains out with a left foot sprain, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Thursday.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many of the pieces Zellweger wore in the film were thrifted from charity and consignment stores, such as Mary’s Living and Giving in Hampstead, the north London neighborhood where her character lives.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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As Lucy, Stephen, and their friends become intertwined in each others’ lives, the show explores themes of narcissism, emotional abuse, blackmail, and toxic codependency.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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There is a harder message in that observation, particularly for Europe and the UK.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Mexican officials said there is currently no indication that the 84-year-old was brought into Mexico.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Read on to see how Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder withstands the test of time.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Whether Operation Metro Surge ultimately withstands judicial scrutiny remains to be seen.—
Yohuru Williams,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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