survived; surviving
1
: to remain alive or in existence : live on
2
: to continue to function or prosper
1
: to remain alive after the death of
he is survived by his wife
2
: to continue to exist or live after
survived the earthquake
3
: to continue to function or prosper despite : withstand
they survived many hardships
Examples of survive in a Sentence
I don't see how any creature can survive under those conditions.
bacteria that survive in extreme temperatures
Only a few written records survive from those times.
These ancient practices still survive in some regions.
Some of the original bridges survive.
Many businesses are struggling to survive in today's economy.
Only his son survived him.
She survived her husband by only a few years.
He survived a political scandal and was elected to the state legislature.
The company survived the recession.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Mullins is survived by his wife and two daughters, his obituary states.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
All patients with Type 1 diabetes and some with Type 2 diabetes rely on insulin to survive.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Still, questions remain about whether a specialized sneaker retailer can not only survive but also thrive, as brands move more toward selling online and directly to consumers.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
Mullins is survived by his wife and two daughters, his obituary states.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
All patients with Type 1 diabetes and some with Type 2 diabetes rely on insulin to survive.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Still, questions remain about whether a specialized sneaker retailer can not only survive but also thrive, as brands move more toward selling online and directly to consumers.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024
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survive
verb
sur·vive
sər-ˈvīv 
survived; surviving
: to remain alive or in existence : live on
1
: to remain alive after the death of
his son survived him
2
: to continue to exist or live after
survived the stroke
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