1
as in to endure
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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2
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
Medics rushed the mom to Richmond University Medical Center where she’s expected to survive.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
The surviving 4-year-old was found with physical injuries indicating ongoing abuse, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
The difficulty of finding and defending against these platforms and their weapons essentially ensures that a significant proportion of the force would survive a first strike and thus be able to launch a second.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Yes, the cast members who survived Season 1—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega’s Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
The surviving 4-year-old was found with physical injuries indicating ongoing abuse, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
The difficulty of finding and defending against these platforms and their weapons essentially ensures that a significant proportion of the force would survive a first strike and thus be able to launch a second.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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No cause of death was announced, but Finn was described by Playbill as having endured a long illness.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nonetheless, under current court interpretation of federal law, Maine should prevail if the state can stick it out, said Rothstein and several other critics of the Trump administration.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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While most losses were caused by fraud, ransomware prevailed as the largest threat to critical infrastructure in 2024, the FBI said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump campaigned on tough new immigration enforcement, particularly targeting violent offenders living illegally within the United States.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Safe and Affordable Housing – Ensuring that every Fort Worth resident has access to a safe and affordable place to live is essential for building a strong, thriving community.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Great Migration brought many Black American artists and thinkers to New York City, famously spurring the Harlem Renaissance, which lasted from the end of World War I through the 1920s.—
Johanna K. Taylor,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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The watch also needed to be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as up to 12 Gs of acceleration.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees have more resources to withstand injuries than most major-league clubs.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What’s next: The Royals continue their three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayer costs for the Moscow homicides case have continued to climb as Kohberger awaits his chance for a defense at trial and remains jailed.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from I-435 to Bannister Road.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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There were a couple of Palm Beach restaurants added to the Bib Gourmand list, too: aioli and Palm Beach Meats, both from West Palm Beach.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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These are the most common type of bear markets and often present buying opportunities for long-term investors who can weather the volatility.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Devils have weathered major absences in the regular season, but the playoffs are a different animal.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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