1
as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
believes in the subsistence of a soul as a separate entity from the body
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the subsistence of the patient's infection, even after the use of antibiotics, had the doctors puzzled
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Recent Examples of subsistence
These waters exhibit higher acidity and elevated levels of toxic metals, which can contaminate fish habitat and drinking water and impact subsistence livelihoods.
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Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
An exemption applies only to animal fur obtained by Indigenous communities through traditional subsistence hunting practices.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
The practice of subsistence hunting continued for decades, little changed.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Freezers holding subsistence food supplies were flooded.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
An exemption applies only to animal fur obtained by Indigenous communities through traditional subsistence hunting practices.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
The practice of subsistence hunting continued for decades, little changed.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Freezers holding subsistence food supplies were flooded.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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The existence of this simulator shows that the proof process does not reveal anything about the solution itself.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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The social dimension assessed the share of women on the board of directors and the existence of a human rights policy.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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It’s been in the works for years, and Qadhi said the project is a continuation of the community service that volunteers at EPIC have been doing already.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wilson is again associated with this year’s rollout, though the company framed the day primarily as a continuation of the previous giveaway rather than a one-time promotion.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clients can experience continuity and personal attention, with guidance coordinated across multiple areas of planning.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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That continuity spans administrations, parties, and eras of war and peace, yet most Americans have never heard this history.—
Carol L. Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Their immediate need is the continuance of church service on Sundays.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Growing power demand in China and the sheer size of the country’s market showcased what appeared to be countervailing trends — the persistence of coal, and the rise of renewables.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some educators worry the overuse and misuse of AI programs could decrease students' ability to think critically and independently or to have persistence when attempting to solve complex problems.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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While still critically endangered, the trajectory from 35 to 400 represents an extraordinary arc of survival.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say companies see this moment as key to grab AI-curious customers for their own survival.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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