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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
Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
This sighting suggests that the baby will likely live to adulthood after surviving its first year of life.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Seven surviving residents — three women and four men ranging in age from 33 to 67 — were treated for burns, smoke inhalation and other minor injuries.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
This calf marks the 23rd surviving giraffe calf born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, reflecting the facility’s long-running commitment to the species.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Robert and Michael Bever had killed their parents, who a surviving sister testified were not physically abusive, and three younger siblings.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
And for the Columbus Zoo, welcoming its 23rd surviving giraffe calf is a tangible reminder of the role that accredited facilities play in caring for endangered species like the Masai giraffe.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Another had a metal plate in his head after surviving an explosion on the front line.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
One of three surviving space shuttles, Endeavour made 25 successful missions into space.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Our team found that a hospital cyberattack cut the odds of surviving a cardiac arrest without devastating brain damage by nearly 90% at nearby hospitals, not just the one that was attacked.
—Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
This sighting suggests that the baby will likely live to adulthood after surviving its first year of life.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Seven surviving residents — three women and four men ranging in age from 33 to 67 — were treated for burns, smoke inhalation and other minor injuries.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
This calf marks the 23rd surviving giraffe calf born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, reflecting the facility’s long-running commitment to the species.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Robert and Michael Bever had killed their parents, who a surviving sister testified were not physically abusive, and three younger siblings.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
And for the Columbus Zoo, welcoming its 23rd surviving giraffe calf is a tangible reminder of the role that accredited facilities play in caring for endangered species like the Masai giraffe.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Another had a metal plate in his head after surviving an explosion on the front line.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
One of three surviving space shuttles, Endeavour made 25 successful missions into space.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
Adjective
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There are more than 2,000 extant ancient guqin.—
Mike Hanlon
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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Filmmaker Sam Green, fascinated by fascination over the oldest person extant, decided to make a film on the subject.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other rabbits end up in her shelter after living their lives in a laboratory.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elders living alone who can no longer cook or clean, who stopped paying their bills or answering the door, who aren’t taking their meds or bathing themselves, who are lost or don’t remember to turn off a stove might get a visit from an adult protective investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The innovation cycle for drones is brief, lasting roughly one week, Kamyshin explained.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Astronauts landed six times from 1969 through 1972, with the longest surface stay lasting 75 hours.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nix said himself that the timetable for rehabbing his ankle — four to six weeks — wouldn’t interfere with his pre-existing plans for offseason training.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lohr said investor interest in technology and digital assets, secondaries — vehicles that allow private equity firms to extend their holding of pre-existing stakes — and private credit remained healthy, with a potential recovery in real estate beginning to take shape.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump remains a Sharpie enthusiast despite weathering criticism during his first term for using one to doctor the map of Hurricane Dorian's possible path.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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At last count, more than 455 had quit instead of weathering the ongoing uncertainty, according to Homeland Security.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Publicly, the prevailing perception is that the Mavericks’ efforts to build a new arena by 2031 are moving at glacial pace.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Arrizurieta said the area’s current problems stem from rising rents and the type of tenants that can afford to take up shop in the area — mainly, banks and other national powerhouses.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the phrase can and should be applied to the current Iran war, at least insofar as the United States is concerned.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His enduring dedication and consistent leadership contributed significantly to the growth of the NFL and influenced its identity.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The private nature of the concert, paired with McCartney’s enduring cultural influence, drew a mix of musicians, actors and industry figures—many of whom are rarely seen together in such a setting.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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