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
The $56 million might even survive the president’s budget.
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Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
In the final game, the American survived a break point and, after Sabalenka’s backhand return dropped wide, secured her second grand slam title.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
In the wild, 1 in 5 calves born to first-time mothers don’t survive their first year, the zoo said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
During the final moments of season 7, Claire survives a gunshot wound from the Battle of Monmouth and Jamie stands by her to care for her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
In the final game, the American survived a break point and, after Sabalenka’s backhand return dropped wide, secured her second grand slam title.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
In the wild, 1 in 5 calves born to first-time mothers don’t survive their first year, the zoo said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
During the final moments of season 7, Claire survives a gunshot wound from the Battle of Monmouth and Jamie stands by her to care for her.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survive
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Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Judy Garland are back on TV Oct. 12, 2015 The enduring success of the series, set in the frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, demonstrates how every new evolution of video consumption can unlock the value of beloved vintage titles.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Not in a transactional sense, though synergy toward enduring economic growth would be plenty welcome.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Set boundaries that range from strict legal compliance that can’t be ignored or changed to issues where common sense prevails.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Cooler heads prevailed on Friday, with Musk and Trump refraining from slinging direct insults at each other.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The living rooftops, native plant landscaping, and detention pond for water runoff all support biodiversity and erosion control, while minimizing environmental impact.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Israeli forces have rescued eight living hostages and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Finding the right probiotic Paul and her colleagues have spent over six years investigating whether beneficial microorganisms (aka probiotics) could be a longer lasting alternative to combat this pathogen.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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Athletes often sign endorsement deals that can last just a few months, as opposed to team sponsorships that are longer term.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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These flags are meticulously handcrafted in the USA using durable, high-quality materials to withstand harsh weather.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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It is crafted from 100 percent fir wood that’s durable enough to withstand everything from cat scratches to wind gusts.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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For one conflicted athlete, this was the most compelling reason to continue competing.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Padilla seems to continue to push forward, but is overpowered and forced into the hallway.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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There is an incredible new currency paid for offline experiences.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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There is also a proposal circulating City Hall to push the upcoming November 2025 election to 2026.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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And when leadership teams align on nurturing positive culture—modeling trust, psychological safety and shared purpose—companies weather downturns more effectively.—
Louis Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Last seen: July 19, 2019; Twin Cities Summer Jam. The dirt: The American Rolling Stones have weathered plenty in their decades together, from drug addiction to inter-band feuding.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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