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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
Thieves have dealt a Sicilian museum a harrowing loss, stealing three of the five surviving devotional panels painted by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 These properties are related to the size of the few surviving terms. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges. — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Every surviving project has passed a pressure test, has a clear owner and has been validated against current market conditions rather than last quarter’s assumptions. — Abhishek Bahl, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In Saturday's heist, thieves made off with three of the five surviving panels from an altarpiece by Antonello known as the Polittico di San Gregorio. — Willem Marx, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 Some surviving sections remain usable, illustrating the durability of construction adapted closely to the surrounding landscape. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 After surviving a lawsuit from Collins that questioned his eligibility in the race, Fishback claimed Donalds backed the legal challenge without providing evidence. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026 Rue is surviving, trying to find a path toward getting some money and working herself up in the world. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
  1. extant
  2. living
  3. lasting
  4. existing
  5. weathering
  6. prevailing
  7. current
  8. enduring
Adjective
  • Thus far this century, several fundamental changes in the healthcare system have succeeded in getting passed in Congress, perhaps in part due to their working more or less within the confines of an extant system.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Red dwarfs are very volatile bodies, giving off enormous amounts of X-rays and ultraviolet energy, both of which can destroy extant life or prevent it from getting started in the first place.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 16 July 2026
Definition of extant
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  • For people living and working along the eastern edge of Greeley, the sound of trains is a familiar part of everyday life.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In all, there are about 7,500 square feet of living space; Both homes are being sold furnished.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of living
Verb
  • Oil prices are rising modestly after a 60-day window for US-Iran peace talks closed Monday without any lasting deal to end the war.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Observers question whether a more militarized approach would produce lasting security gains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Autonomy is increasingly being treated as a means of changing how existing vehicles are used rather than simply as a new type of weapon.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Taking a pre-existing movie and branding it as a sequel to a totally unrelated Hollywood hit was common practice in Italy from the late 1970s until the mid-’90s.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of existing
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  • This is no casual acquaintanceship but a soul-deep bond capable of weathering any storm or earthquake or hail of bullets life might throw its way.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Miami Marlins’ president of baseball operations knows his team has a shot at the playoffs this season, even after weathering the worst losing streak in franchise history in mid-July.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of weathering
Verb
  • This figure, higher than prevailing estimates, suggests more oil is reaching markets, explaining the surprisingly muted crude price spikes despite ongoing conflicts.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Across three seasons of TV, six feature-length films, and multiple DVD extras, the prevailing theme is that these guys love one another.
    — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevailing
Adjective
  • Such is a reality of a salary-cap — and in the Heat’s current case, hard-cap — league that forces choices.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In April, the Department of Justice indicted 10 current and former Mexican officials, including a Morena party official, on charges related to drug trafficking and weapons offenses.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of current
Verb
  • Continuously refine and embed them into onboarding, decision-making and leadership practices so institutional knowledge compounds, strengthens alignment and creates enduring organizational value.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This unlikely combination of bad timing and documentary instinct produced an enduring symbol of resilience in the face of hardship.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of enduring

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