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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
Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
The stranger offered Maria a piggyback ride and asked to see their toys, said Kathy, the case’s only surviving witness in 2012 when McCullough was sent to prison, according to CNN.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The surviving Beatles members played two fan-favorite tracks at the final concert of McCartney's Got Back tour in London on Thursday.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The bill eliminates two provisions that reduce Social Security payments to certain beneficiaries as well as spouses and surviving family members who also collect a pension from jobs that did not pay Social Security payroll taxes.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
The bill would also end a second provision that reduces Social Security benefits for those workers' surviving spouses and family members.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
The death benefit provides liquidity to buy out the deceased partner’s share, protecting the business and surviving partners from financial strain.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
The stranger offered Maria a piggyback ride and asked to see their toys, said Kathy, the case’s only surviving witness in 2012 when McCullough was sent to prison, according to CNN.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The surviving Beatles members played two fan-favorite tracks at the final concert of McCartney's Got Back tour in London on Thursday.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The bill eliminates two provisions that reduce Social Security payments to certain beneficiaries as well as spouses and surviving family members who also collect a pension from jobs that did not pay Social Security payroll taxes.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
The bill would also end a second provision that reduces Social Security benefits for those workers' surviving spouses and family members.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
The death benefit provides liquidity to buy out the deceased partner’s share, protecting the business and surviving partners from financial strain.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
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Our customers are drawn to pieces that hold lasting value and significance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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With an ambitious goal to become the second largest in the coming years, TMN is focusing on delivering high-quality content, strategic expansion, and creating lasting partnerships that fuel its growth.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The only extant Civil War-era fort on the West Coast.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Yet a strong, and entirely distinct, island culture is extant.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 May 2025
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For the past four months, The Pitt has shown why medical television shows have an enduring appeal.—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Those who aren't on the same page run the risk of enduring the same fate as Malone and Booth.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth with one regular-season game remaining, but Dan Quinn doesn’t intend to have the team coast into the postseason.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The current valuation doesn’t meet your financial needs or expectations.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Mix and match earth tones, and lay pillows flat for a super easy-going, effortless look.—
Angela Belt,
House Beautiful,
23 Jan. 2023
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Additional statements by Musk and Tesla reinforced the false impression given by Musk's going-private claim, the lead plaintiff says.—
Jon Brodkin,
Ars Technica,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Choudhary said that chronic stress can even exacerbate already existent gastrointestinal issues, including irritable bowel syndrome.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2023
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As for other perceptions that were proven to be either misguided or no longer existent during this series, how about this one, the notion that Tatum and Jaylen Brown don’t bring out the best in each other.—
Chad Finn,
BostonGlobe.com,
15 May 2023
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“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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