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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
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.
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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
Many were abandoning their posts for basic lack of subsistence income.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Born into a family of subsistence farmers in the tiny village of Arughat, Nepal, Purnima Shrestha thought that the mountains around her were out of reach.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
Many were abandoning their posts for basic lack of subsistence income.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Born into a family of subsistence farmers in the tiny village of Arughat, Nepal, Purnima Shrestha thought that the mountains around her were out of reach.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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The narrative is the unbroken saga of humanity and fire, a companionship that extends through all our existence as a species.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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The drama follows a megastar champion (McGraw) who is facing a life-or-death crossroads when confronted by the arrival of a fearless young rider whose very existence challenges his ways and unearths secrets that force him to reckon with his past.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This move represents a continuation of Trump’s previous efforts to restrict transgender service in the military.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
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In other respects, however, the revolt enabled a continuation of older policies.—
V.N. Trinh / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Experience no longer automatically means continuity.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wells: Doing it in continuity is plotted out in the scripts.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The national economy, supported by Northern merchants and bankers, assumed its indefinite continuance; the national party system, stretching from Louisiana to Maine, insulated it from political challenge.—
Matthew Karp,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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At a hearing, the HOA asked for a continuance and another hearing is expected to be held in February, Baldwin said.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of these symptoms suggests the need for a medical evaluation to identify any underlying causes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Getting your name out there and building your brand image takes foresight, persistence, and connections.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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But when disaster strikes, the difference between your organization's survival and failure may hinge on something far less tangible: the balance in your Trust Bank.—
David A. Naylor,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The odds of their survival to adulthood though are extremely slim — about 1 in 1,000.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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