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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
In the near-decade the restaurant was open for business, which included surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, its casual atmosphere, serious cocktails and relatively late hours developed a loyal following in Midtown. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026 While surviving pieces can be surprisingly desirable, check drawers for everyday kitchen tools with advertising. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Boise State played Oregon close on the road and picked up a solid victory over Memphis before surviving against South Dakota of the Championship Subdivision last week. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 Beyond the film, which ended the moment they were rescued, there was another kind of survival, which was returning home and surviving, on the part of the survivors, and surviving the loss of a loved one. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 The fiber must operate in seawater while surviving marine conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 But when concern grows that her return has triggered a modern day witch hunt in the university town, the police must turn to August’s last surviving daughter, Professor Wren Howell, to help find the killer. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … BOLT FROM ABOVE — Couple recounts 'miraculous' rescue after surviving harrowing lightning strike during evening stroll. — FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Jules was detained after surviving the wreck, and eventually released. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
  1. extant
  2. living
  3. lasting
  4. existing
  5. weathering
  6. prevailing
  7. current
  8. enduring
Adjective
  • The majority of the 120 extant paintings by Velázquez are primarily held by museums across the world; around 50 of those works are owned by the Prado.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Other Seeds projects include the linking of extant bike paths and trails, the development of annual events that celebrate Indigenous people and culture, and even regular community cleanup activities accompanied by DJ sets.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of extant
Verb
  • If there are no daughters, the wife of the oldest living son does it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • At the start of the novel, when the Koh children, Bo, DH, and Mido, are struggling in Korean schools after years of living abroad, their mother, Helen, gets worried.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of living
Verb
  • The turnout testified to the church’s lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Alicia Sanchez is an Afro-Latina marketing strategist and entrepreneur who helps businesses build lasting customer relationships through email marketing, retention, bilingual strategy, and brand activations.
    — Alicia Sanchez, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • The new penalties align with pre-existing rules on Singapore’s subway system.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • These would vary from game-to-game, but generally encompass pre-existing events like boss fights, loading screens, and transitions out of cutscenes.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of existing
Verb
  • Aaron Donald walked out onto the field, weathering the rare September sheets of rain as game-week preparation continued in the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year’s return from a two-year retirement.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But Tehran’s hard-line new senior leaders including Rezaei have signaled a willingness to dig in after weathering decades of sanctions.
    — Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of weathering
Verb
  • If the pope continues to challenge prevailing political and economic orthodoxies, some of that support may again prove contingent.
    — Colleen Dulle, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a prevailing belief that nonalcoholic cocktails should cost less than alcoholic ones.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of prevailing
Adjective
  • Before automatically reaching for the next achievement, notice how the current direction actually feels.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • By changing the current sent to the motor, the researchers can set its jump height with single-centimeter accuracy.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of current
Verb
  • The pastor’s warning haunts the book, as, over the course of nearly 80 years, the Baeks move countries, have children, and become entrepreneurs, all while enduring brutal discrimination.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • From the great artists and thinkers who shaped civilization to the artisans and industrial districts that continue to define excellence today, Italy has consistently transformed creativity and expertise into enduring value.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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