1
as in to endure
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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2
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
Jeremiah Estrada survived a wild seventh inning to keep the game tied.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The woman and her three boys died; an 8-year-old girl survived.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The nine-year-old boy who lived there, Roki Sasaki, survived.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
While the pandemic created a boom of direct-to-consumer brands that struggled to survive post-COVID, Almada has not only endured but flourished in the changing e-commerce landscape.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The woman and her three boys died; an 8-year-old girl survived.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
The nine-year-old boy who lived there, Roki Sasaki, survived.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
While the pandemic created a boom of direct-to-consumer brands that struggled to survive post-COVID, Almada has not only endured but flourished in the changing e-commerce landscape.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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For generations, Italian culture has endured because of the strength of family ties.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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And neither a coach nor his communications staff can control the prevailing narrative in outside media, or prevent anything outside a closed locker room from being seen, heard, recorded and posted by somebody and becoming viral, as was the case in the tunnel in Raleigh’s Lenovo Center.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Late Thursday morning, a festive cheer prevailed among tens of thousands of folks downtown.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a new Instagram post shared Tuesday, April 8, Haack detailed her experience of living with an anxious attachment style.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These active women are navigating busy days and living full lives.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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That night, showers are anticipated before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy conditions are expected to last throughout Thursday evening with a low of 47.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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The game lasts about two minutes in total before the AI calls it a day, exhausted from generating the worst gaming experience possible.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Businesses should invest in infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather and other threats to their buildings.—
Rob Almond,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The bag is comfortable to carry and made from a durable nylon fabric that can withstand heavy gear.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But there are plenty of points available, with Forest now on 57 and another 24 to play for.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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There was previous speculation that Harrelson had turned down a role on the project, due to producer David Bernad’s stipulation that all cast members’ salaries be the same.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Houston’s diverse economy can weather such a blow, but what of smaller markets?—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Out and about in New York City, Michelle Williams found the perfect combination of materials—and the right ratio of skin to clothing—to weather the transition into spring.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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