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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
What kind of web survives the transition The technical question of how AI reads the web is also turning into a question about how the web works when AI is one of its main readers.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 June 2026
But the best wellness experiences leave something behind that survives re-entry.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Although little of the structure survives today, many of the remaining pieces are at the British Museum.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Most of what survives was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The gesture of queerness survives in the harshest of climates.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
On paper, mission governance survives.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Minutes decide whether a house survives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 June 2026
But the best wellness experiences leave something behind that survives re-entry.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Although little of the structure survives today, many of the remaining pieces are at the British Museum.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Most of what survives was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The gesture of queerness survives in the harshest of climates.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
On paper, mission governance survives.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Minutes decide whether a house survives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Headed by Griffith himself, the ensemble’s warmth, humor, and unmistakable chemistry helped transform a simple small-town sitcom into an American classic that endures to this day.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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That's because the virus changes year-to-year and protection only lasts around six months.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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No avocado lasts longer than three days.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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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
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The difference between a retiree who weathers a 30% drop and one who doesn’t often comes down to preparation, not prediction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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What prevails is efficiency, rather than respect for freedom and human dignity.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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But in the postseason, when team identities teeter, moxie prevails.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Savannah Peterson lives across the street from the pier and has been watching that show for years from her front yard.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Julian Poyourow lives with his wife on Bently Avenue, in a quiet residential block just yards east of the 15-acre GKN Aerospace facility.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But for all the miles Jujubee has logged, Boston remains her stomping grounds.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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There is a deep, innate pull that brings New Englanders home.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Made from water-repellent, fade-resistant fabric that withstands 500–750 hours of sunlight exposure, the pillows add extra comfort while creating visual interest.—
Rachel Weber,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Its solid aluminum unibody safely withstands drops up to 6 feet.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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