survived; surviving
1
: to remain alive or in existence : live on
2
: to continue to function or prosper
1
: to remain alive after the death of
he is survived by his wife
2
: to continue to exist or live after
survived the earthquake
3
: to continue to function or prosper despite : withstand
they survived many hardships
Examples of survive in a Sentence
I don't see how any creature can survive under those conditions.
bacteria that survive in extreme temperatures
Only a few written records survive from those times.
These ancient practices still survive in some regions.
Some of the original bridges survive.
Many businesses are struggling to survive in today's economy.
Only his son survived him.
She survived her husband by only a few years.
He survived a political scandal and was elected to the state legislature.
The company survived the recession.
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He is survived by his daughter Heather Edwards, brother Bill, and a granddaughter, as well as another daughter, Sallie Edwards, who told the New York Times that complications from a stroke were the cause of his death.
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Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Without Curry, the team was able to survive behind strong performances from guard Buddy Hield and forward Jonathan Kuminga.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
His publicist said Jones died on Sunday and is survived by his seven children, including actress Rashida Jones, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
July 14: Trump survives an assassination attempt at his Butler, Pa. rally days before the Republican National Convention.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Michael Savio, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Without Curry, the team was able to survive behind strong performances from guard Buddy Hield and forward Jonathan Kuminga.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
His publicist said Jones died on Sunday and is survived by his seven children, including actress Rashida Jones, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
July 14: Trump survives an assassination attempt at his Butler, Pa. rally days before the Republican National Convention.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/survive. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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survive
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sur·vive
sər-ˈvīv 
survived; surviving
: to remain alive or in existence : live on
1
: to remain alive after the death of
his son survived him
2
: to continue to exist or live after
survived the stroke
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