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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
Training camp and preseason will ultimately decide who survives the roster squeeze.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, after his 17th version unexpectedly survives a mission, a new 18th clone is already in rotation — leaving two Mickeys alive and one slated for annihilation.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The drama follows Veneno (played by non-pro Víctor Miguel), a headstrong young drifter who survives by seducing truck drivers at 24-hour roadside diners called cachimbas.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Expenses associated with that law continue to rise and are potentially budget busting — even if the digital ad tax survives the onslaught of legal challenges.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
That said, only minor tweaks will be needed to ensure the patient survives the procedure in future.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The meteorite — a remnant after a comet, asteroid or meteoroid survives passing through Earth’s atmosphere — was discovered in Niger’s vast, arid and remote Agadez region in November 2023 by a meteorite hunter, according to its Sotheby’s catalog note.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Even if only a single sentence survives the ruins.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Rupert survives Culloden but is executed for treason soon after.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, after his 17th version unexpectedly survives a mission, a new 18th clone is already in rotation — leaving two Mickeys alive and one slated for annihilation.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The drama follows Veneno (played by non-pro Víctor Miguel), a headstrong young drifter who survives by seducing truck drivers at 24-hour roadside diners called cachimbas.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Expenses associated with that law continue to rise and are potentially budget busting — even if the digital ad tax survives the onslaught of legal challenges.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
That said, only minor tweaks will be needed to ensure the patient survives the procedure in future.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The meteorite — a remnant after a comet, asteroid or meteoroid survives passing through Earth’s atmosphere — was discovered in Niger’s vast, arid and remote Agadez region in November 2023 by a meteorite hunter, according to its Sotheby’s catalog note.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Even if only a single sentence survives the ruins.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
Rupert survives Culloden but is executed for treason soon after.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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The city's long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility endures even after last year's Olympics, where every event was easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by public transport.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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What endures is curiosity and, at least in this film, a lasting sense of wonder.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Díaz de la Portilla lost in a runoff to Miguel Angel Gabela, whose term lasts until 2027.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hopper holds up to 80 balls, and the 6,700mAh battery lasts for up to three hours of play.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 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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The former pro wrestler stars as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who weathers ups and downs alongside his wife, Dawn (Emily Blunt), to become a champion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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If Upside Foods prevails in court, legal experts suggest the precedent could apply directly to Texas and other states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Once again, love prevails, and Jess and Spencer choose each other.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully for the Packers, Chicago remains in the division.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The cause of it remains under investigation.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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His neighbor Lupe Campos, who worked in the oil fields for more than three decades, lives three blocks from a flare.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Gabriel helps Ansari's character swap lives with his wealthy employer Jeff (Rogen) in an effort to show him that money can't buy happiness.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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For their deregulatory actions to stick, agencies will need to do the hard work of developing a record that withstands judicial scrutiny.—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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