1
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
believes in the subsistence of a soul as a separate entity from the body
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the subsistence of the patient's infection, even after the use of antibiotics, had the doctors puzzled
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Recent Examples of subsistence
These are yet another example of Appalachian ingenuity during a time of subsistence.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
The retirement community not having any prominent residents who use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or even cane is the elder comedy equivalent of the Friends being able to afford palatial Manhattan apartments while working subsistence jobs in their mid-twenties.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Individuals exhibiting multiple copies of this gene have been linked to cultures that rely more heavily on starches for subsistence, like farmers, but the origins of this adaptation have been unclear.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
The retirement community not having any prominent residents who use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or even cane is the elder comedy equivalent of the Friends being able to afford palatial Manhattan apartments while working subsistence jobs in their mid-twenties.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Individuals exhibiting multiple copies of this gene have been linked to cultures that rely more heavily on starches for subsistence, like farmers, but the origins of this adaptation have been unclear.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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The worry is that stories that hold a mirror up to the nation simply get squeezed out of existence.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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That’s twice as many people than the number of Jews in existence.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Context The case marks a continuation of the H5N1 outbreak affecting multiple states.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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These events represent a continuation not only of California’s internal conflicts over water but pick up where Trump left off during his first stint in the White House.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers and advocacy organizations have raised their concerns about what that could mean for the continuity of federal payments and access to Americans’ confidential information.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to KenPom, UConn ranks No. 106 in minutes continuity.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ukraine's survival is in America's interest, deterring Russian aggression and preserving NATO's credibility.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The data reveals more about how the pups are getting ready to go out to sea and develop their diving abilities–which are critical to their overall survival.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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