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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
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The surviving group located three of the missing people deceased, and rescuers found another five people deceased.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Over thousands of years of history, our propaganda has repeatedly sought to portray ourselves as the plucky underdogs, surviving against huge physical odds by marshaling our intelligence and native cunning against the brute forces of nature.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Joey Padilla, owner of Santa Fe Tails, said one year later the surviving dogs are thriving.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The four McCaskey brothers are among nine surviving children of Virginia and Ed McCaskey.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Well, the five-concert series that found the four surviving core members celebrating the group’s 50th anniversary.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
The flagship issue reintroduces Mikey as the titular Last Ronin, the sole surviving member of the original Turtles, now in a brutalist alternate future loosely inspired by Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
The news of store closings brings concerns that those malls still surviving are facing their demise.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The surviving group had been communicating with them via emergency beacons and iPhone SOS signals, Moon said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The surviving group located three of the missing people deceased, and rescuers found another five people deceased.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Over thousands of years of history, our propaganda has repeatedly sought to portray ourselves as the plucky underdogs, surviving against huge physical odds by marshaling our intelligence and native cunning against the brute forces of nature.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Joey Padilla, owner of Santa Fe Tails, said one year later the surviving dogs are thriving.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The four McCaskey brothers are among nine surviving children of Virginia and Ed McCaskey.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Well, the five-concert series that found the four surviving core members celebrating the group’s 50th anniversary.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
The flagship issue reintroduces Mikey as the titular Last Ronin, the sole surviving member of the original Turtles, now in a brutalist alternate future loosely inspired by Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
The news of store closings brings concerns that those malls still surviving are facing their demise.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
Adjective
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George is currently extant in a horrific form; the trademark having been bought by a conspiracy-theorist lawyer some years ago.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Most car people would be challenged to count on the fingers of one hand the few British luxury car brands still extant (as distinct from pure sports cars like McLaren, Lotus, and Morgan).—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And so the city was exposed to future hurricanes, and lost the living guardians whose roots held the land in place.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yet there’s also growing skepticism about whether AI is living up to these lofty declarations, often made by tech executives with financial interests in the technology’s success.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, best leading actress nominees Emma Stone (Bugonia) and Renate Rensve (Sentimental Value) relied on bold cutouts to make a lasting impression.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2026
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This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Congress must strengthen protections for pre-existing conditions, expand coverage options including Medicaid incentives, empower Medicare negotiation of drug prices, and invest in mental health and rural care.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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As for pre-existing ones, Boone said that Carlos Rodón, recovering from elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur, and Gerrit Cole, who underwent Tommy John surgery last spring, are doing well with their throwing programs.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The startup has also been weathering public controversies and global regulatory pressure over the past year.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor has been weathering a storm of controversy for years over his ties with Epstein.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, the prevailing opinion remains that Willis is ready to be a starter — and get paid handsomely for basically four strong appearances over two seasons.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The source said the latest theory behind the missing 84-year-old’s disappearance is not currently the prevailing view among investigators.—
Michael Ruiz , Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The current Air Force One airplanes entered service in 1990.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The rink disparity’s roots go back to well before the countries’ current allocation of resources.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Untarnished and untouchable, La Sultana and its glorious surroundings remain suspended in their peaceful bubble for the enduring future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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At others, that meant enduring tough negotiations behind closed doors.—
Cliff Brunt,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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