1
as in to endure
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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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
Plowright is survived by her daughter, Julie-Kate Olivier; son Richard Olivier; daughter Tamsin Olivier; and four grandchildren.
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EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
During the brief visit to our house the day after the fire, my neighbor Brian Pires was standing in the middle of the street waxing in amazement that his house had also survived when flames shot up from his corner lot.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
This strategic position allows the malware to evade defenses installed by the OS and gives it the ability to survive even after hard drives have been reformatted.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
Simitis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Daphne, two daughters and a granddaughter.
—Demetris Nellas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
During the brief visit to our house the day after the fire, my neighbor Brian Pires was standing in the middle of the street waxing in amazement that his house had also survived when flames shot up from his corner lot.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
This strategic position allows the malware to evade defenses installed by the OS and gives it the ability to survive even after hard drives have been reformatted.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
Simitis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Daphne, two daughters and a granddaughter.
—Demetris Nellas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump prevailed—and not exactly in a squeaker, either.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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But a pair of clerks prevailed on one justice to read The Autobiography of Malcolm X.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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And it is soon revealed — to us, not to him — that Moriarty lives, and has compromised Johnson in some way the series does not reveal in the five episodes out for review.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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See for yourself:Watch pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao live from National Zoo on Giant Panda Cam But over the last several decades, Pandas have become the symbol of successful conservation efforts across the globe.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Rubio’s memo reportedly did not provide additional details about the suspension policy, including how long any such suspension periods may last.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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The first phase will last for six weeks and will see the staggered release of 33 Israeli hostages.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The girls must navigate their new dynamics — and see if their friendship can withstand it all.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Among her partners is Build Change, which specializes in creating housing that can withstand natural disasters in the developing world.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 Jan. 2025
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Portions of Southern California near Los Angeles remain under a red flag warning as Santa Ana winds continue to blow.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy and promote foreign investment, the youthful kingdom (63% of the Saudi population is under the age of 30) is a promising emerging market for luxury: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have opened stores in the country.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are political and economic benefits stemming from job creation.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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There are corruption scandals, whisper campaigns, and possible bribery afoot, just like with those gossipy Vatican queens.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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The currency has weathered multiple crashes and proven resilient, attracting both retail and institutional investors.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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People stockpiled their whiskey, beer and wine to weather the dry spell that would last 13 years.—
Sam Woodward,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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