SURVIVOR Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

survive

verb

sər-ˈvīv

Definition of survive

as in to endure

to come safely through the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall

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as in to prevail

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 survive The satellites would only survive about 20 minutes before ultimately plunging to their fiery doom reentering Earth’s atmosphere. — Lee Billings & Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 July 2026 Scattered on the dunes, the surviving population of Gaza was reduced to bare existence, subject to unrelenting hunger and thirst under the ever-present hum of killer drones and bomber jets. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 Ertter noted that post-fire, surviving Boise goldenweed will face another challenge in the form of non-native plants that often thrive and outcompete native flora on burn scars. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026 Some Philly shows lasted for several decades, surviving significant shifts in the children’s television industry. — Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for survive

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But for many Georgians who volunteered, worked, performed or attended the Games, the memories that have endured are far more personal.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Iran’s hardline regime achieves a victory of sorts simply by enduring and surviving.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of endure

Verb

Many analysts expect that neither all-out war nor the diplomatic path will prevail in coming weeks.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Džumhur ultimately prevailed 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 7-6(4) in three hours and 42 minutes, but the incident was another example of players not yet getting to grips with how ELC works.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of prevail

Verb

Jones said Velasquez and the victim were close friends and lived just a few miles apart.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
In addition to the startling experience of touching the remains of an animal that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, contact with the Mastodonsaurus offers an opportunity to reflect on the future, those involved in the project said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of live

Verb

Could the temporary seating at BMO Field actually withstand the number of people All those fears were quelled when Toronto put on six memorable matchday experiences, along with raucous watch parties throughout the city.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Unlike traditional nail polish, gel can withstand any of your final summer adventures without chipping or scuffing.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

While the celebration continues, Lamine Yamal and crew are already the favorites to retain the trophy at the 2030 tournament.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The global oil supply will remain disrupted as long as the fighting continues and energy facilities in the Gul f remain damaged, an energy analyst said Monday.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
There was no other contestant other than Burnham, who comfortably surpassed that threshold.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of be

Verb

A little weathered now, but it's done the job with the first 2 kids, and the 3rd is almost 17, without any major claims.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
After all, cyclosporiasis cases traditionally rise in the summer, and the frenzy of news around the parasite likely prompted people who typically would have weathered the illness at home to get tested.

— Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

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