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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
One of his victims survives long enough to warn Point Man about someone named Alma.
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Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Their firstborn son, Finnley Tate, age 10, survives, surrounded by loving family.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Fay survives only for the mob’s retaliation to take his girlfriend and destroy his chance at a new life.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
This cold hardy shrub survives winter in containers throughout the South.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Chaney's makeup kit still survives to this day, preserved at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
And even if the deal survives, a failure to make good on the humanitarian aims will drive yet more Palestinians into famine and worsen the already gruesome human toll.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2025
Authenticity rails like watermarking that survives edits, cryptographic provenance, and clear platform-level disclosures.
—Victor Riparbelli, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead of nature deciding who survives, the researcher chooses.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Their firstborn son, Finnley Tate, age 10, survives, surrounded by loving family.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Fay survives only for the mob’s retaliation to take his girlfriend and destroy his chance at a new life.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
This cold hardy shrub survives winter in containers throughout the South.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Chaney's makeup kit still survives to this day, preserved at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
And even if the deal survives, a failure to make good on the humanitarian aims will drive yet more Palestinians into famine and worsen the already gruesome human toll.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2025
Authenticity rails like watermarking that survives edits, cryptographic provenance, and clear platform-level disclosures.
—Victor Riparbelli, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Instead of nature deciding who survives, the researcher chooses.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Score the Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box for $100 off while this deal lasts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to Florida public records, Royal Castle’s trademark lasts through 2028.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 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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His devoted but dysfunctional family, including mom Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and dad Doug (Michael Rappaport), do their best to support him as the family weathers other challenges.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For the moment, the latter sentiment prevails.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The stricter two-party state law prevails, Goldstein said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Affordability was a central concern for voters in the 2024 presidential contest and remains relevant in the run up to the 2026 midterms, especially among younger voters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith noted that a current assumption in aging science is that if a person lives to be 80 years old, 60 of those years may be healthy, and the last 25% will be in relatively ill-health.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Claire was later adopted and now lives with her new owner and her other dog.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But there is a sense that these great rivals are more evenly matched this time around, with Xabi Alonso’s arrival helping to tighten up a Madrid side who still look just as devastating up top.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s something about a color refresh that can completely change the way your wardrobe feels—but not every shade withstands the test of time.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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This outdoor glider is made with water-resistant, quick-drying, UV-resistant material that withstands weather conditions all year round.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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