SURVIVES Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

survives

verb

present tense third-person singular of survive

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 real vulnerability rarely survives beyond a song before Twain retreats to reflexive brightness. — Amanda Wicks, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026 All of these factors reduce the likelihood that an average cancer patient in Nigeria survives after their diagnosis. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026 Whether the idea survives contact with a working transit agency is now being put to the test in New York. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The best and brightest at 51 are all in danger — and fans have to wait for Season 15 to find out who survives. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 July 2026 Ellie goes into labor early but survives, as does the baby, a girl named Isabella. — Barry Levitt, Time, 23 July 2026 David, who was also shot, survives the gun fight and is fully exonerated. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Trump endorsed Jay Feely for an open House seat; in another district, incumbent Greg Stanton survives a challenge from the left. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 21 July 2026 Finally, if the rock survives its trip through the planet's atmosphere and lands on the ground, it's called a meteorite. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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In these works, Parsons moved away from saturated color and unlikely optical combinations to timeworn things, quietly acknowledging aging and the desire to make something that endures.

— John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Imran Ahmad, who leads Bitso Business, the B2B arm of one of Latin America's largest crypto exchanges, frames what endures the fee race in three parts.

— Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of endures

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Before that, in a trend which lasts to this day, the very best players were always tempted away, to Italy or Spain, towards salaries that German football could never provide.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The advantage lasts three to six months before a copy shows up.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of lasts

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The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest decision on interest rates on Wednesday as the central bank weathers the highest inflation in three years.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
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

Definition of weathers

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The fix is to treat reasoning as something worth preserving—and to preserve it where the rest of the business already lives.

— Tony Grout, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of imposing a blockade on airports and seaports in northwestern Yemen, where most of the country’s population lives and which the Houthis otherwise control.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of lives

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Safety officials investigate building The cause of the roof collapse remains under investigation, Bradenton officials said Sunday afternoon.

— Ryan Ballogg July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Their initial target is to recover at least 50% of the mineral content, but PNNL says reaching that baseline efficiently remains difficult.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of remains

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There is arguably no greater example of the players’ power than in 2020 when members of the Atlanta Dream wore T-shirts endorsing then-Democratic candidate Raphael Warnock who at the time was running against Loeffler.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The alleged purpose of the bill is to improve the retention of police and firefighters, but evidence shows there isn’t a retention crisis among these employees.

— Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026

Definition of is

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The RFID‑blocking lining adds peace of mind during international travel, and the durable leather withstands frequent handling at airports.

— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Despite its lightweight feel, cork is highly durable and withstands plenty of wear and tear, according to the Cork Institute.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

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