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as in endured
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasted
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 survived
Gerth survived with her family and friends by sheltering in the basement.
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Noel Brennan, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Thomas, who is ninety, has recently survived a bout with the virus.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The multi-year project took shape during a fraught time, as the Palisades Fire caused significant smoke damage to the Eames House in 2025, though the landmark structure survived and reopened after months of restoration.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Leslie Fitler Furst; daughters Elizabeth Furst Frank, Catherine Furst Weiss, and Susan Furst Knight; eight grandchildren; and brother, Stephen Furst.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
But others have survived, had their own version of a bunker.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Smith also is survived by a son, Chris; two daughters, Samm Smith and Jackie Gundlach; three grandchildren; and a sister, Diane Smith Cochran.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Hutchinson is survived by her husband, five children, 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Miami, which beat Missouri before falling Sunday to Purdue, would be facing Texas in the Sweet 16 had the Canes survived the Boilermakers.
—Greg Cote
updated March 23, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Noel Brennan, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Thomas, who is ninety, has recently survived a bout with the virus.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The multi-year project took shape during a fraught time, as the Palisades Fire caused significant smoke damage to the Eames House in 2025, though the landmark structure survived and reopened after months of restoration.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Leslie Fitler Furst; daughters Elizabeth Furst Frank, Catherine Furst Weiss, and Susan Furst Knight; eight grandchildren; and brother, Stephen Furst.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
But others have survived, had their own version of a bunker.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Smith also is survived by a son, Chris; two daughters, Samm Smith and Jackie Gundlach; three grandchildren; and a sister, Diane Smith Cochran.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Hutchinson is survived by her husband, five children, 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Miami, which beat Missouri before falling Sunday to Purdue, would be facing Texas in the Sweet 16 had the Canes survived the Boilermakers.
—Greg Cote
updated March 23, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survived
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Lens endured an off night on Saturday and was well beaten by northern rival Lille 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The outlet shared that Bunnie left home at age 14 and later endured an abusive relationship until meeting Jelly Roll at a 2015 concert in Las Vegas.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ober lasted four innings for the second straight start, falling behind after a two-out, two-run single by Nick Fortes in the first and a two-out, run-scoring double by Ben Williamson in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Company executives worked with banking firm Citizens Bank to oversee the sale process, which lasted four to five months but fell through.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ames said her family left their home right after the tests and lived with extended family for two months while their house was remediated.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rabell lived with her niece in Nashville for several months in 2018.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Immigrant students sued and prevailed.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the Cali Cartel prevailed.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Freeland weathered a rocky second inning when the Marlins took a 2-0 lead.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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But host Kansas weathered a barrage of 3-point shots and then outscored the Aztecs 15-8 over the last five minutes to defeat San Diego State 85-78.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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A lot haven't survived due to materials used, but the Coriovallum limestone had withstood the test of time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Purdue withstood an early push from Arizona and quieted the large contingent of Wildcats fans with a strong finish to the first half.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With the Iran war in its fifth week, attacks in the Middle East continued and there was still no clear end to the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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There was consensus on protecting the victims.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Survived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survived. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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