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as in endures
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasts
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 survives
Such manual effort amongst the vines breeds the kind of intimate knowledge that traverses the generations and survives as old teaches young.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
After embarking into a pursuit, the crew and Brian manage to flip the prison bus multiple times after stopping short in front of it, seemingly putting everyone in danger — except for Dom, who miraculously survives the crash.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
But the hunting tradition survives.
—Andrew Sharp, Outdoor Life, 27 Nov. 2024
Sometimes a coach survives the hot seat through luck, but in this case, Napier legitimately got his team better, and with DJ Lagway at quarterback, there’s real hope.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
But even if Adams survives the legal scrutiny, navigating the primary is its own challenge.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2024
The pic follows a woman who survives a massive killing of her family, who later in life confronts their murderer.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
But much of what survives are school children’s copies of other works, an indication that children learned by dictation with the student copying what a teacher said or wrote.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Fortunately, Julian survives this whole ordeal, and with the true killer exposed, all the charges against him are dropped.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
After embarking into a pursuit, the crew and Brian manage to flip the prison bus multiple times after stopping short in front of it, seemingly putting everyone in danger — except for Dom, who miraculously survives the crash.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
But the hunting tradition survives.
—Andrew Sharp, Outdoor Life, 27 Nov. 2024
Sometimes a coach survives the hot seat through luck, but in this case, Napier legitimately got his team better, and with DJ Lagway at quarterback, there’s real hope.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
But even if Adams survives the legal scrutiny, navigating the primary is its own challenge.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 24 Nov. 2024
The pic follows a woman who survives a massive killing of her family, who later in life confronts their murderer.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
But much of what survives are school children’s copies of other works, an indication that children learned by dictation with the student copying what a teacher said or wrote.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Fortunately, Julian survives this whole ordeal, and with the true killer exposed, all the charges against him are dropped.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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Now, as the region endures an unprecedented level of violence, including the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the two factions are edging toward a deal.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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For some, the trauma endures for years, on planes and off.Carly Lewis, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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The solstice marks the first day of winter, which lasts until the spring equinox March 20, 2025.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This stunning Annual Membership Box gives your giftee something to unwrap in the moment while their actual present lasts all year long.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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The answer could depend on whether Palo Alto prevails over rivals in an emerging growth sector of the cybersecurity market.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet the beauty of art and music prevails.Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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The portion attributable to the non-office portion of your home remains non-deductible.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Addressing Off-Hours Fire Detection Detecting fires during off-hours remains one of the greatest challenges.Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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