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adjective

Definition of survivingnext
as in extant

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verb

present participle of survive
1
as in living
to come safely through the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall

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2
as in lasting
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 surviving
Verb
The result is that nighttime driving increasingly feels less like navigating through darkness and more like surviving a rolling photonics demonstration from the consumer electronics industry. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Sheridan's formidable character, Cody, is the most experienced (and vocal) at surviving this new, lethal style of warfare. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 In the years after Peart’s death, surviving Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson worked on their individual solo projects while their classic albums were reissued as deluxe anniversary packages. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The special guest on this tour is drummer Jaimoe, the last surviving founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Animals sheltering underground or in water would have had a better chance of surviving the initial heat pulse. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Critics didn’t always agree, but his surviving residential designs remain every bit as compelling today as when they were built. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 His surviving brother was 60 pounds, but has since put on 30 pounds while in rehab. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The surviving victims were all stabilized, except for one, who was in serious condition, according to a spokesperson for the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
  1. extant
  2. living
  3. lasting
  4. existing
  5. weathering
  6. prevailing
  7. current
  8. enduring
Adjective
  • Thus far this century, several fundamental changes in the healthcare system have succeeded in getting passed in Congress, perhaps in part due to their working more or less within the confines of an extant system.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Red dwarfs are very volatile bodies, giving off enormous amounts of X-rays and ultraviolet energy, both of which can destroy extant life or prevent it from getting started in the first place.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 16 July 2026
Definition of extant
Verb
  • Larger suites have extra living space, bathrooms, and in many, the option to connect to another room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Repacking atoms To see how different a material can look and feel depending on how its atoms are packed, think about the element carbon, one of Earth’s most common elements and an important component of all living organisms.
    — Robin Macaluso, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of living
Verb
  • Beginning Friday, and lasting into next weekend and beyond, a pattern change will set in, bringing a September feel to the Northeast that will feature much lower humidity levels, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Verlander spent just one season with the Giants in 2025 but left a lasting impact on Webb.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • The report noted, though, that 371 of those miles, or 81%, replaced pre-existing barriers, while only 87 miles of wall were constructed where no barriers previously existed.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The two people who died had pre-existing conditions, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said on Monday.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of existing
Verb
  • The Miami Marlins’ president of baseball operations knows his team has a shot at the playoffs this season, even after weathering the worst losing streak in franchise history in mid-July.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Gwen champions an immersive dining experience, weathering external crises and shunning delivery apps.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of weathering
Verb
  • Sauer said that such tourism is evidence of the negative effects of the prevailing interpretation of the Citizenship Clause.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Numerous times on the call, as well as in its earnings release, Nexstar reaffirmed its confidence in ultimately prevailing in the matter.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevailing
Adjective
  • By adjusting the electron-trapping layer, the researchers could tune the device’s current recovery time across an approximately fivefold range.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though the current main building was erected in 1902, part of the Old City Hall, which dates to 1845, was incorporated into it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of current
Verb
  • Max Martin, Grande sings of blowing through breakups and make-ups and enduring mounting exhaustion with mass notoriety while the music swirls patiently and frequently angrily underneath.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, enduring businesses like Wedgwood, P&G, and Ford consistently built success by prioritizing customer value, trust, and market expansion, recognizing profits as a natural outcome.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of enduring

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