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as in living
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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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
Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The surviving members of Soundgarden — Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto — were present for the induction.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Jennifer and her three surviving co-conspirators were granted an appeal for their first-degree murder charges in May 2023.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Soundgarden were welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday with an all-star induction that included a performance by the band’s surviving members, a group composed of fellow Seattle musicians, and the daughter of the late Chris Cornell.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Since surviving a 2021 recall and cruising to reelection a year later, Newsom has transformed his governorship into a national platform.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Cliff Digging Some years back, conservation paleontologist Rowan Lockwood of William & Mary college in Williamsburg, Virginia, went to one of the few surviving fossil reefs, near Dutton, Virginia.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
As Phillies fans know well, one relief pitcher's availability could have been the difference between playoff elimination or surviving another day.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
With the pair surviving this week's eliminations, they're set to return to the show next week.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Eighty-seven years after surviving the terror of Kristallnacht, a 101-year-old Holocaust survivor says the world today feels alarmingly similar to Nazi Germany in 1938.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The surviving members of Soundgarden — Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto — were present for the induction.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Jennifer and her three surviving co-conspirators were granted an appeal for their first-degree murder charges in May 2023.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Soundgarden were welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday with an all-star induction that included a performance by the band’s surviving members, a group composed of fellow Seattle musicians, and the daughter of the late Chris Cornell.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Since surviving a 2021 recall and cruising to reelection a year later, Newsom has transformed his governorship into a national platform.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Cliff Digging Some years back, conservation paleontologist Rowan Lockwood of William & Mary college in Williamsburg, Virginia, went to one of the few surviving fossil reefs, near Dutton, Virginia.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
As Phillies fans know well, one relief pitcher's availability could have been the difference between playoff elimination or surviving another day.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
With the pair surviving this week's eliminations, they're set to return to the show next week.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
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Landscape architects Harriett Wimmer and Joe Yamada were based for many years in the Design Center and probably the most prominent local landscape design practice, which is another extant legacy firm.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Few extant movie studios have properties that go back as far or play as rich as Warner Bros.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even the majority of the middle class, who were still able to cover the cost of living until last year, are almost completely paralyzed at the moment.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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One afternoon Camacho paused on a trail and stripped the shoots of the duroia tree to reveal tiny ants living inside.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The declaration was adopted in Paris by the Coalition of the Willing and sets out what leaders said was a framework for lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, set in international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The image of Gobert fumbling with the ball and having his shot attempt rim out has been a lasting one.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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His freight and supply chain company, Crane Worldwide Logistics, had a pre-existing relationship with Daikin.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 5 million people, including children and people with pre-existing conditions, will lose health care coverage altogether.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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The figures suggest the country is weathering trade tensions with the US, as well as regional security and political issues.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Broward school superintendent is weathering his first major crisis involving two controversial financial decisions.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night’s 83rd Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser, a comic known for her roast appearances.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night’s 83rd Golden Globes.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The ardent fan can’t expect this running game to produce 164 yards in its current state; the reasonable fan of any NFL team can’t expect to go 10-for-18 on third- and fourth-downs, either.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The suit also highlights the duo’s enduring influence, noting that their recordings have earned millions in royalties and sync deals over the years and continue to resonate with new generations of fans.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Amid all the beauty of Tokyo, one of the enduring memories had nothing to do with cherry blossoms or the architecture.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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