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
This fun sci-fi horror comedy that suggests the tactic of remaining drunk to survive an alien creature's murderous menace is the perfect way to indulge in St. Patrick's Day while tipping back a pint or two.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Mogen, Kernodle, Goncalves and two other women who survived lived at the off-campus home on Kings Road.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
Though Alaska State Troopers had been unable to assess the site, spokesperson Austin McDaniel said troopers do not believe the three skiers survived.
—Mark Thiessen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
To survive, companies must be: Agile Fast-moving Decentralized in decision-making
This means pushing power away from the center and toward the front lines—empowering middle managers and frontline employees to think creatively and act decisively.
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Mogen, Kernodle, Goncalves and two other women who survived lived at the off-campus home on Kings Road.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
Though Alaska State Troopers had been unable to assess the site, spokesperson Austin McDaniel said troopers do not believe the three skiers survived.
—Mark Thiessen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
To survive, companies must be: Agile Fast-moving Decentralized in decision-making
This means pushing power away from the center and toward the front lines—empowering middle managers and frontline employees to think creatively and act decisively.
—Greg Orme, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Colossal is attempting to resurrect mammoths and other extinct creatures, and the mice will enable its team to test links between specific genetic sequences and physical traits that enabled the giants to endure bitterly cold environments, according to the private Dallas company.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Researchers have compared this survival strategy to that of tardigrades, microscopic creatures famous for enduring the vacuum of space.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Cool conditions are forecast to prevail through Sunday.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Pod Save America's Jon Lovett welcomed Bill Maher, who challenged the left's prevailing support for transgender rights and gender-affirming care.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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And researchers have also found that roughly 280,000 children live with at least one undocumented relative, in many cases a parent.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration is seeking more information (☆) about financial transactions for those who live or do business in one of 30 ZIP codes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These initial gains have lasting impacts, as children from Head Start are statistically 4-12% more likely to move on to higher education.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Even though modern building codes generally require garage doors to withstand high winds, before 2006 garage doors didn’t need to be wind-rated in the United States (except in Florida), according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, 25 years later, Zenger Folkman conducted a study to determine whether its initial conclusions about leadership styles have withstood the test of time and remain valid today.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Bears land Falcons center Drew Dalman March 10: The Bears agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million deal with Dalman as the team continued its overhaul of the offensive line, per sources.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Seeing festival audiences respond so viscerally to the film’s complex story and extraordinary performances has been incredibly rewarding and proof that these films need to continue to be made.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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If there are issues or delays in receiving aid, students should be persistent in following up to ensure that their applications are processed correctly.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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During the same two-day period, there were also 10-figure declines in the net worths of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (-$5.83 billion), LVMH owner Bernard Arnault (-$5.3 billion) Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai (-$1.7 billion), and SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner (-$1.5 billion).—
Karen K. Ho for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, adding just $20,000 in private loans changes the equation dramatically: Additional monthly payment: $260 Remaining for savings: $1,022 While still manageable, this reduces your financial security and may make emergencies more difficult to weather.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Given that Mariners fans have endured decades without a World Series appearance, maybe weathering seven straight losses isn't so bad after all.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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