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 are yet another example of Appalachian ingenuity during a time of subsistence.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
The retirement community not having any prominent residents who use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or even cane is the elder comedy equivalent of the Friends being able to afford palatial Manhattan apartments while working subsistence jobs in their mid-twenties.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Individuals exhibiting multiple copies of this gene have been linked to cultures that rely more heavily on starches for subsistence, like farmers, but the origins of this adaptation have been unclear.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
The retirement community not having any prominent residents who use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or even cane is the elder comedy equivalent of the Friends being able to afford palatial Manhattan apartments while working subsistence jobs in their mid-twenties.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Individuals exhibiting multiple copies of this gene have been linked to cultures that rely more heavily on starches for subsistence, like farmers, but the origins of this adaptation have been unclear.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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The only exceptions to that are San Diego FC, which is embarking on its inaugural season, and Inter Miami, because of the existence of Lionel Messi.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The longer a company has been in existence with rounds of equity funding, the more likely its NOLs are impacted by 382.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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This included a confounding and-one call by the referees, in which White was granted continuation on a layup while being fouled despite fully losing — then regaining — possession of the ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Several of the wrestlers just won their first state title with the football team in the fall, and this was a continuation.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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Economic downturns, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shifts threaten business continuity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The responsibility of the upcoming new executive hire will be to ensure the continuity required to challenge consistently.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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Research by Michael Scheier and Charles Carver found that optimism fuels persistence because optimistic individuals envision reaching their goals, even during setbacks.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Not only about the persistence of violence against women but about the confusions present across our societies.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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But even the past shows signs of treading water, with the team returning to schoolgirl squabbles while their survival isn’t in immediate danger.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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The film is based on the survival thriller video game Home Sweet Home by Thai gaming company YGGDrazil, which has sold more than one million units worldwide and has become a breakout on YouTube and Twitch, with streamers raking in more than 370 million views of gameplay across both platforms.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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