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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
Gaal, meanwhile, survives but without the answers that might make survival meaningful.
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The soap and baking powder are long-gone; the chewing gum survives and thrives.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If the fetus survives an early rubella infection, some babies are born with a constellation of birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome, which can include deafness, cataracts, congenital heart disease and neurodevelopmental impairment.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
However, after his 17th version unexpectedly survives a mission, a new 18th clone is already in rotation — leaving two Mickeys alive and one slated for annihilation.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The drama follows Veneno (played by non-pro Víctor Miguel), a headstrong young drifter who survives by seducing truck drivers at 24-hour roadside diners called cachimbas.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Expenses associated with that law continue to rise and are potentially budget busting — even if the digital ad tax survives the onslaught of legal challenges.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
That said, only minor tweaks will be needed to ensure the patient survives the procedure in future.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The meteorite — a remnant after a comet, asteroid or meteoroid survives passing through Earth’s atmosphere — was discovered in Niger’s vast, arid and remote Agadez region in November 2023 by a meteorite hunter, according to its Sotheby’s catalog note.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The soap and baking powder are long-gone; the chewing gum survives and thrives.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If the fetus survives an early rubella infection, some babies are born with a constellation of birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome, which can include deafness, cataracts, congenital heart disease and neurodevelopmental impairment.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
However, after his 17th version unexpectedly survives a mission, a new 18th clone is already in rotation — leaving two Mickeys alive and one slated for annihilation.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The drama follows Veneno (played by non-pro Víctor Miguel), a headstrong young drifter who survives by seducing truck drivers at 24-hour roadside diners called cachimbas.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Expenses associated with that law continue to rise and are potentially budget busting — even if the digital ad tax survives the onslaught of legal challenges.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
That said, only minor tweaks will be needed to ensure the patient survives the procedure in future.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The meteorite — a remnant after a comet, asteroid or meteoroid survives passing through Earth’s atmosphere — was discovered in Niger’s vast, arid and remote Agadez region in November 2023 by a meteorite hunter, according to its Sotheby’s catalog note.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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Decades later, the show’s influence endures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, the grief endures.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The battery lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable when that time comes.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Deliver a genuine human experience that starts from the moment a client requests more information and lasts beyond the receipt of their purchase.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His devoted but dysfunctional family, including mom Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and dad Doug (Michael Rappaport), do their best to support him as the family weathers other challenges.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The former pro wrestler stars as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who weathers ups and downs alongside his wife, Dawn (Emily Blunt), to become a champion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, the issue of national security, namely its component as information security, prevails over all considerations and personal feelings.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their verdict, not the judgment of the company’s management team, prevails, the brothers insisted.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Frontier, American are the perennial problem children Frontier Airlines remains stuck at the bottom for the third straight year.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With the crack of a single rifle shot, that dream remains in doubt.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ballinger is the owner of a tree service business and lives with his family on a farm just outside of Saint Paul.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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That’s where your purpose lives.—
Marie Quintana,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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There is no product in that space other than the MG Cyberster.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most companies will struggle to provide concrete evidence that withstands scrutiny.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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