1
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
Shaw, the founder of Shaw’s and predecessor Abernathy’s in Fort Worth, survived a life-threatening injury, multiple surgeries, infections and cancer to open his newest restaurant, Shaw’s Southwest Grille on the Granbury square.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Her son, who survived, was 19 years old at the time of the shooting.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The other man was in stable condition and is expected to survive, police said.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
But the responsibility to inform should not fall on the shoulders of the women who’ve survived these ordeals.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Her son, who survived, was 19 years old at the time of the shooting.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The other man was in stable condition and is expected to survive, police said.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
But the responsibility to inform should not fall on the shoulders of the women who’ve survived these ordeals.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The tradition endures even as most people quietly agree that art probably shouldn’t be co-opted by the agendas of nation-states.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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If it can be said that a honeymoon period prevailed following the 2021 agreements, that sense of fellow feeling has long since dissipated.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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New York has prevailed in the first three games of the series against the 76ers by margins of 39, six and 14 points, underscoring their ability to come out on top in a variety of different game scenarios.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Strong, deep-rooted, living hundreds of years and towering skyward even as their massive limbs reach out expansively, these trees evoke awe.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Those samples were compared to DNA donated by those known to be living descendents of the men aboard the expedition, the University of Waterloo said in a news release.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours in the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, among other population centers, Zelenskyy said on the Telegram messaging app.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In a segment expected to last a few minutes, ABC News reporter Will Ganss will preview this weekend’s YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Europe's insurers are required to hold enough capital to withstand a once-in-200-years event.—
John Berlau,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Once the two halves are equipped and welded together, vacuum pumps will remove the air to create an environment similar to outer space, providing the structural support necessary to withstand external air pressure.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Uthmeier and his team must continue their fight in this pivotal case to protect preborn children.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The similarities continued in the third period when Quinn scored the Sabres’ sixth goal on a power play, just as Demidov did in Game 5.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In other words, there was a gap in the market.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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There are over 40 colors to choose from, although the prices vary by color and design.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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The new ranch comes with a coffee-drinking porch (mandatory), but it is weathered, rustic and needs work.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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If left out, they can get weathered and moldy from the rain and become home to bugs or allergens.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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