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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
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Both parties agreed to repay the money that was borrowed, and the death of one borrower generally does not eliminate the surviving borrower's legal obligation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Now imagine continuing that work after surviving a life-threatening encounter while trying to better understand and protect that very species.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
But Friday’s clash against Australia in Seattle isn’t merely about surviving and advancing.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Lincoln police captain and former Sacramento police gang investigator Zach Eaton testified that Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin, surviving defendants facing murder charges, were among the players in Sacramento’s complex web of street gangs at the time of the city’s worst-ever mass shooting.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Domestic animals become feral by surviving on their own in the wild and raising their offspring without help from humans.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Tusk himself has demanded that Germany move faster to compensate surviving victims of the occupation.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The shopping center’s last surviving store — a screenprinting business — departed in early June.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Verb
The hardliners have emerged with their hands on the levers of power and battlefield command, and their supporters now flood Iran’s streets with daily rallies celebrating a newfound legitimacy forged through surviving the US-Israeli assault.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Both parties agreed to repay the money that was borrowed, and the death of one borrower generally does not eliminate the surviving borrower's legal obligation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Now imagine continuing that work after surviving a life-threatening encounter while trying to better understand and protect that very species.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
But Friday’s clash against Australia in Seattle isn’t merely about surviving and advancing.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Lincoln police captain and former Sacramento police gang investigator Zach Eaton testified that Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin, surviving defendants facing murder charges, were among the players in Sacramento’s complex web of street gangs at the time of the city’s worst-ever mass shooting.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Domestic animals become feral by surviving on their own in the wild and raising their offspring without help from humans.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Tusk himself has demanded that Germany move faster to compensate surviving victims of the occupation.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The shopping center’s last surviving store — a screenprinting business — departed in early June.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 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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And in writing Season 2 as well, just living more in that world.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Sky diving companies operate in the region eight or nine months of the year, with the season usually starting in late March or early April and lasting into October or November.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Skydiving companies operate in the region eight or nine months of the year, with the season usually starting in late March or early April and lasting into October or November.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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After the acquisition closes, existing Fox shareholders would own roughly 73% of the combined company and Roku shareholders would own about 27%.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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While my pitch to Rogers did not lead to any particular path for pursing this cause in a formal way, I was gratified to learn that the Affordable Care Act would cover pre-existing conditions, rendering appeals on the subject moot.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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In the strong weathering scenario, the temperature doesn’t change.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Paltrow also has a record of weathering barrages of negative public opinion.—
Kelly Hartog,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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For several years now, the prevailing narrative around Katy Perry has been that one of the biggest pop stars in the world had somehow lost her magic.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The prevailing narrative that wealthy buyers are fleeing New York may be getting harder to sell.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran will maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program, and the United States of America will not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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But its enduring appeal was in the bonds between the characters, Docter said.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The series will chronicle the history, culture, and enduring legacy of the Knicks, culminating with the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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