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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
In a world gone terribly wrong and sideways, humanity survives.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
If the Iranian regime survives in weakened form, Beijing will likely calibrate limited, deniable support while avoiding overcommitment.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The regime survives by exporting crisis because stability and prosperity threaten its grip on power.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
And yet, the artists are still here, and their music survives, cropping up in dingy basements and bar back rooms.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
What the novel is working toward is not the exposure of a violation, let alone the processing of any real-life event, but a recognition of the self—a self who survives the scourges of childhood, and a storytelling-self who learns that fiction can reveal otherwise unsayable truths.
—Honor Jones, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
But in a 30-team league, Draft Kings has the Dodgers at +230 to win the World Series, which means a $100 bet only wins $230 if LA survives three (or potentially four) rounds of playoffs.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Advertisement The question now is whether the regime survives the death of its master.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
If this article survives 250 years into the future too, hi from 2026!
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
If the Iranian regime survives in weakened form, Beijing will likely calibrate limited, deniable support while avoiding overcommitment.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The regime survives by exporting crisis because stability and prosperity threaten its grip on power.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
And yet, the artists are still here, and their music survives, cropping up in dingy basements and bar back rooms.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
What the novel is working toward is not the exposure of a violation, let alone the processing of any real-life event, but a recognition of the self—a self who survives the scourges of childhood, and a storytelling-self who learns that fiction can reveal otherwise unsayable truths.
—Honor Jones, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
But in a 30-team league, Draft Kings has the Dodgers at +230 to win the World Series, which means a $100 bet only wins $230 if LA survives three (or potentially four) rounds of playoffs.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Advertisement The question now is whether the regime survives the death of its master.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
If this article survives 250 years into the future too, hi from 2026!
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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For every schlocky, derivative entry, there’s one that endures.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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The six-foot blooming stalks with pink or purple flowers in summer make a handsome vertical accent that endures well into fall.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Landing a job that lasts over a decade is a blessing for any working actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The gathering usually lasts around a week and is expected to conclude on March 11 this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 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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There is no room for error, so in Team Radio, the human touch prevails.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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David Madden and Jason Goldberg from the production arm of the online publishing platform joined Deadline for a romantic chat – or, rather, a chat about romance – and broke down why love always prevails.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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But Olivia, Dan, and Vanessa's threesome remains in the running for the title of Gossip Girl's most shocking moment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys Bradley Gage and Benjamin Crump filed a class-action lawsuit against the city in 2021 that remains ongoing.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead, people might even tap the shoulder of a good friend who lives near the airport.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The witness is described as a neighbor who lives around the corner from Guthrie in Tucson and would go on walks with the 84-year-old mother of NBC News host Savannah Guthrie.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Because there is little doubt that Canadiens management sees what their coach sees, and what anyone watching their team sees.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is a road closure on Harry Darby Memorial Highway between I-70 exit 4A and I-70 East.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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