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as in living
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasting
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 surviving
Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Those who extract lessons from their failures aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, for a long time, the main difficulty for soldiers who needed amputations was surviving long after the operation.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Amsterdam's only surviving 17th-century country estate, Huize Frankendael, sits in the Oost area of the city, the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre is in the Oud quarter, and the Sloterplas lake and urban beach is in Nieuw.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Mali is one of the world’s great musical cradles, and its sounds have been beguiling foreigners ever since the medieval explorer Ibn Battuta provided the only surviving eyewitness account of the empire.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Life, after diagnosis More young people are surviving cancer.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
His final voyage to India in 1524, with a fleet of 20 ships, adds to the potential importance of this discovery, especially given the scarcity of surviving Portuguese maritime vessels from this period.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
The death benefit provides liquidity to buy out the deceased partner’s share, protecting the business and surviving partners from financial strain.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Many are personal stories about surviving the unthinkable.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Those who extract lessons from their failures aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, for a long time, the main difficulty for soldiers who needed amputations was surviving long after the operation.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Amsterdam's only surviving 17th-century country estate, Huize Frankendael, sits in the Oost area of the city, the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre is in the Oud quarter, and the Sloterplas lake and urban beach is in Nieuw.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Mali is one of the world’s great musical cradles, and its sounds have been beguiling foreigners ever since the medieval explorer Ibn Battuta provided the only surviving eyewitness account of the empire.
—Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Life, after diagnosis More young people are surviving cancer.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
His final voyage to India in 1524, with a fleet of 20 ships, adds to the potential importance of this discovery, especially given the scarcity of surviving Portuguese maritime vessels from this period.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
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In short, Stifel’s optimism about Tesla’s ability to capitalize on a friendlier regulatory environment in its self-driving and other artificial intelligence applications far outweighs its tepid feelings toward Tesla’s extant EV business.Derek Saul, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bilateral symmetry is the predominant trait of Earth's extant species, which provides a timeline of evolution from more than half a billion years ago to the present day.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and all the hostages are returned and has said Israel will maintain a lasting military presence in some areas.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Sudan, political stability is a prerequisite for lasting stability in the region.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, there is a prevailing sense that consumers are craving authenticity.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The current contract between GE Appliances and Local 83761 expires at 11:59 p.m., Dec. 31.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The district’s current $9.9 billion budget was approved without accounting for its cost, nor a contentious pension payment previously funded by the city, by a prior slate of board members in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tracing its roots from Chicago’s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music’s enduring presence.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some students expressed anxiety about remaining on campus.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mix and match earth tones, and lay pillows flat for a super easy-going, effortless look.Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 23 Jan. 2023
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Additional statements by Musk and Tesla reinforced the false impression given by Musk's going-private claim, the lead plaintiff says.Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2023
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That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Live television maestro Raj Kapoor will return as executive producer and showrunner, continuing his streak of helming high-profile events.Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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