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as in living
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasting
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 surviving
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
The results suggest that catastrophe sowed the ground for new relationships to emerge among surviving species.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
The surviving migrants were to be turned over to Mexican immigration authorities, the military said.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
In a follow-up study, the team will focus on the impact of salinity on pathogens surviving in contaminated water.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Oct. 2024
Understanding what might help can be the key to surviving this challenging period together.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
The only surviving print, while in excellent condition, was missing its third reel, which encompassed Renfield’s seduction by Dracula’s brides and the count’s stormy voyage to England.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
The results suggest that catastrophe sowed the ground for new relationships to emerge among surviving species.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
The surviving migrants were to be turned over to Mexican immigration authorities, the military said.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
In a follow-up study, the team will focus on the impact of salinity on pathogens surviving in contaminated water.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Oct. 2024
Understanding what might help can be the key to surviving this challenging period together.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surviving
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Despite the app not extant for accessibility’s sake, McCarthy emphasized accessibility does matter to them.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Far from the for-profit walking away with all the nonprofit’s assets, the for-profit emerges as an independent company and the nonprofit emerges not only still extant but very rich.Kelsey Piper, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Starting young with an age-appropriate strength training program can help kids develop good movement patterns and incorporate exercise into their routine, which can have lasting benefits for their health into adulthood.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The beginning of the first shooting video in one X post captured what sounded like one shot after another initially, until seconds later there was a steady stream of gunfire that appeared to come from multiple guns lasting several minutes.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Code converters are the prevailing migration tool today.Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, brown has played an integral role in informing and building both the transformative and restorative justice movements by way of two prevailing organizing methodologies, each with a corresponding book.Fran Tirado, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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In October, Trump’s team asked the Federal Election Commission to investigate after a senior Labour figure posted a rallying cry for current and former staffers to travel to battleground states and campaign for Harris.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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And the choices Michigan makes for the state Supreme Court will determine whether Democratic nominees will maintain their current 4-3 majority on that influential body.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the context of a season, enduring poor results early on—like the recent away defeat against Lille in the Champions League—could bring the side back down to earth, offering some key learnings and fuelling an upswing in form for the business end of the campaign.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In this digital era where bespoke touches are the norm, such refinement not only delights but also deepens connections and fosters enduring loyalty.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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That’s because, now that the unemployment rate has been crawling up, plentiful jobs in September will signal an economy that is skirting recession rather than inflation remaining high, as the statistic used to indicate a year back.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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While there are just two undefeated teams remaining in the Vikings and Chiefs, the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) are the only winless team heading into their Week 5 divisional home game against the Indianpolis Colts.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Mix and match earth tones, and lay pillows flat for a super easy-going, effortless look.Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 23 Jan. 2023
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Additional statements by Musk and Tesla reinforced the false impression given by Musk's going-private claim, the lead plaintiff says.Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2023
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With the trend of music catalog sales continuing to reshape the music industry landscape, offering artists like Eve, both opportunities and challenges.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After all, initial and continuing jobless claims are very low.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Surviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surviving. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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