as in to survive
to last longer than
tortoises will outlive most people, as they live to be over 100 years old
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Recent Examples of outlive
During his eulogy, Alan Lazowski said his father had been diagnosed with cancer two years ago and initially was given a few months to a year to live, but the blessing of his father outliving those initial estimates gave his father time to write his final book.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Childress sat up on the Michigan International Speedway media center stage having provided the rides for two of the sport’s generational superstars, and, now at 80 years old, outlived both.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
Annuities For retirees who are more worried about outliving their money than chasing growth, an annuity could be a smart option.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
The publication would outlive both of them.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Childress sat up on the Michigan International Speedway media center stage having provided the rides for two of the sport’s generational superstars, and, now at 80 years old, outlived both.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
Annuities For retirees who are more worried about outliving their money than chasing growth, an annuity could be a smart option.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
The publication would outlive both of them.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
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Current events—elections, conflicts, economic pressures—dominate headlines, but history teaches that bonds built on mutual respect for heritage outlast them.
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The Seattle Dog outlasted seven other competitors in a bracket-style taste test ahead of a national holiday closely associated with American classic.
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“Outlive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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