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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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
This class focuses on how to understand nature and develop skills from surviving in ancient times to future sustainability practices.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The Price of Forgiveness tells a 19-year-old woman’s story of surviving an honor killing attempt perpetrated by her father and uncle.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
The fate of the al-Abassi family was revealed following the arrest of an ex-intelligence officer, who allegedly was involved in the killings, surviving family members said.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Clarke went in depth about surviving the hemorrhages in her cover story last week, but still maintained a sense of humor 15 years after the health scare.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 June 2026
That includes retirees, surviving spouses and dependents.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The surviving child was later taken to a child advocacy center for a forensic interview, according to the affidavit.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
In practice, much of that arsenal depends on aging Soviet-era hardware, chronic fuel shortages and a strategy built less around defeating an invader than surviving one.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Verb
The two surviving chicks were later named Sunny and Gizmo after 54,000 names were submitted by fans.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
This class focuses on how to understand nature and develop skills from surviving in ancient times to future sustainability practices.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The Price of Forgiveness tells a 19-year-old woman’s story of surviving an honor killing attempt perpetrated by her father and uncle.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
The fate of the al-Abassi family was revealed following the arrest of an ex-intelligence officer, who allegedly was involved in the killings, surviving family members said.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Clarke went in depth about surviving the hemorrhages in her cover story last week, but still maintained a sense of humor 15 years after the health scare.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 June 2026
That includes retirees, surviving spouses and dependents.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The surviving child was later taken to a child advocacy center for a forensic interview, according to the affidavit.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
In practice, much of that arsenal depends on aging Soviet-era hardware, chronic fuel shortages and a strategy built less around defeating an invader than surviving one.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
Adjective
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Experts are particularly concerned about the safety of the cheetahs, as no extant cheetah populations coexist with tigers in the wild.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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Despite the game’s authenticity to real pinball, Space Cadet wasn’t based on an extant physical table, but was merely one part of the Full Tilt!—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But the lessons Joe Negri taught countless children on television and students in his classroom will leave a lasting imprint of a legendary career and a legacy that will never be forgotten.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Filipino Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural amplification.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The Zara-Bad Bunny collaboration worked because it was anchored in a pre-existing cultural narrative rather than a corporate invention.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Annual applications jumped from about 850 between 2010 and 2014 to 5,379 in 2025, following a 2014 state Supreme Court ruling that broadened qualifying pre-existing conditions.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Like a leather jacket or handbag, these bed frames below will age with grace, weathering into a totally bespoke piece with years of wear.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has proven to be a formidable candidate — weathering years worth of controversies in his personal and professional life while seeing political success.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Olson went 2-for-4 in a game in which the Braves (41-20) lost leads of 2-0 and 3-2 before prevailing.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Not long after the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Quaker reformers alongside Benjamin Franklin made a bold decision to overhaul the prevailing system of punishment.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Saban made several accurate and valuable points about the current direction of the sport and his issues with it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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If the current pace of biopharma M&A holds up for the rest of the year, the industry could be on track to notch more than $250 billion in deal value, marking the strongest year for biotech and pharma since the 2019 peak.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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And perhaps that’s part of her enduring allure; the search for the person behind the persona.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Albert’s enduring influence on watch tastemakers extends well beyond the Oblique collection.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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