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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
It was designed by architect Adolph Woerner, who was also behind the Village Theater on Clark Street and North Avenue that partially survives as a façade for a residential high-rise entryway.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
After a two-year renovation, though, very little of that incarnation survives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The premise, for anyone who needs reminding, is an odd couple lifelong friendship that survives domineering mothers, long distances, polar opposite personalities, men and misunderstandings, all until a terminal disease does the separating that a long list of previous plot devices couldn’t.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Experiments are also being conducted to ensure the technology survives the rigors of daily use, aiming for a lifespan of over one million cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The fact that this work survives is an exhilarating triumph.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Former Beatle John Lennon survives an assassination attempt in New York.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the towering inflorescence withers after a few days, the same plant survives underground and can bloom again in future years.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The confrontation that follows is absolutely brutal to watch, even if Ryan survives.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
After a two-year renovation, though, very little of that incarnation survives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The premise, for anyone who needs reminding, is an odd couple lifelong friendship that survives domineering mothers, long distances, polar opposite personalities, men and misunderstandings, all until a terminal disease does the separating that a long list of previous plot devices couldn’t.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Experiments are also being conducted to ensure the technology survives the rigors of daily use, aiming for a lifespan of over one million cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The fact that this work survives is an exhilarating triumph.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Former Beatle John Lennon survives an assassination attempt in New York.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the towering inflorescence withers after a few days, the same plant survives underground and can bloom again in future years.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The confrontation that follows is absolutely brutal to watch, even if Ryan survives.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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Keep working in the Mideast, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or return to already poor countries where prices have soared because of the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But what endures — what people carry with them long after the final out — is something quieter.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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If a super El Niño forms in the coming months and lasts into next year, climate scientists have said that global temperatures in 2027 could spike to record-breaking highs.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 May 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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In these situations, if the stakes for one side are existential and for the other much lower, the side with the higher stakes usually prevails.—
Fareed Zakaria,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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First, since no one actually knows the future, guessing, speculating, or simply making things up remains the state of the art for almost everyone involved in describing it.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Lozano’s camp remains in limbo.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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An executive who lives up to her initials, Mary van Praag is no stranger to a brand turnaround.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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There is still work to do; however, current congressional leadership has moved us in the right direction.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Across the country — and much of the Gulf — there is a palpable sense of pride in how the armed forces blunted the damage from thousands of Iranian missile and drone strikes.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Treating clothing with permethrin may be especially beneficial, since the substance withstands several washes.—
Lakshmi Chauhan,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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