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as in endures
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasts
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 survives
The person who survives the abyss is the one with a dozen people standing at the top holding a rope.
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Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
President Jimmy Carter’s determination and discipline achieved the historic 1978 Camp David peace between Egypt and Israel, which still survives.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists have unraveled a 40‑year‑old mystery at the heart of sleeping sickness, uncovering how a deadly parasite behind the life-threatening disease repeatedly slips past the human immune system and survives long enough to cause serious illness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The municipality’s main problem for the moment, Charafeddine said, was that only one crossing into Tyre survives, a narrow bridge on the old coastal road.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
If a meteor survives the entry and ends up on the ground (or lodged in someone's roof), it is then called a meteorite.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The great revelation of the exhibition is the group of works in silver and gold from 18th-century Naples, where nothing of their quality and scale survives today.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Laura, a piano student from Berlin, played with arresting ambivalence by Paula Beer, narrowly survives a car wreck that kills her boyfriend.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
These reserves of cash can often determine whether a company survives or fails after a storm.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
President Jimmy Carter’s determination and discipline achieved the historic 1978 Camp David peace between Egypt and Israel, which still survives.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Scientists have unraveled a 40‑year‑old mystery at the heart of sleeping sickness, uncovering how a deadly parasite behind the life-threatening disease repeatedly slips past the human immune system and survives long enough to cause serious illness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The municipality’s main problem for the moment, Charafeddine said, was that only one crossing into Tyre survives, a narrow bridge on the old coastal road.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
If a meteor survives the entry and ends up on the ground (or lodged in someone's roof), it is then called a meteorite.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The great revelation of the exhibition is the group of works in silver and gold from 18th-century Naples, where nothing of their quality and scale survives today.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Laura, a piano student from Berlin, played with arresting ambivalence by Paula Beer, narrowly survives a car wreck that kills her boyfriend.
—Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
These reserves of cash can often determine whether a company survives or fails after a storm.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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This narrow band of conversion rates in the low single digits stubbornly endures even as the ecosystem grows more sophisticated.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nation that endures partly because of that principle owes a debt of gratitude to the New York Times, which filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Friedman’s court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Common Pests & Problems Milky Way™ Dietes is a robust plant that weathers occasional insects, disease, and other challenges quite well.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The difference between a retiree who weathers a 30% drop and one who doesn’t often comes down to preparation, not prediction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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But if a court reaches a different interpretation of a legal question, that determination prevails.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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By backing multiple candidates, Uber appears to be positioning itself to maintain influence regardless of which candidate ultimately prevails.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Investigators said the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to the Target location, which remains closed for repairs.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The reason Cipriani moved against Shell the first time remains a matter of speculation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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And in his embrace of intellectual humility, Grace lives up to his name.—
Deana L. Weibel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Military experts warn seizing the island would risk American soldiers’ lives without guaranteeing victory, citing Iran’s proximity and advanced weaponry.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not every county is on board, but there is now a push to expand it statewide.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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That record is so good, and Moon Safari withstands the test of time.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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Grayson likes to mix a cream foundation into a bottle of liquid foundation to create a thick, long-wear base that withstands a lot of sweat.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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