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as in endured
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasted
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 survived
His conviction and sentence have survived multiple challenges.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Conway is survived by his writer wife, Laura Beth Conway, according to Marvel Comics’ tribute.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott Ross married in 1967 and remained together until his death in 2023; they are survived by four children.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
He is survived by his wife and young son.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ross is survived by four children.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
She is survived by her daughter, the stage director Arin Arbus, and Arin’s partner, the playwright Ethan Lipton; granddaughter Bird; stepdaughters Amy and Doon; six nieces and a nephew.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
In an April 25 update, Central Florida Zoo confirmed that all 13 sloths have survived the first 24 hours.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
As of the most recent update, only 13 had survived.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Conway is survived by his writer wife, Laura Beth Conway, according to Marvel Comics’ tribute.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott Ross married in 1967 and remained together until his death in 2023; they are survived by four children.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
He is survived by his wife and young son.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ross is survived by four children.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
She is survived by her daughter, the stage director Arin Arbus, and Arin’s partner, the playwright Ethan Lipton; granddaughter Bird; stepdaughters Amy and Doon; six nieces and a nephew.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
In an April 25 update, Central Florida Zoo confirmed that all 13 sloths have survived the first 24 hours.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
As of the most recent update, only 13 had survived.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survived
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Given everything that Schalke have endured over the past decade — two relegations, authored by all sorts of coaching, managerial and financial dysfunction — the creeping sense of doom must have felt terribly familiar.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In northern Israel, fear and anger The ceasefire with Lebanon has stoked deep disappointment in Israeli towns near the border that have endured a month and a half of missile fire from Hezbollah.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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My first experience of a title win came after a long drought which had lasted my whole lifetime.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Our own shopping director, Rachel Fletcher, can attest to Farm Girl’s long-lasting petals, stating that her own peonies lasted nearly ten glorious days.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Dakota Sweeney, a cousin of Wilson, the Bravo reality TV star, lived with the victim and was booked on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action, the Missouri Highway Patrol said in an affidavit.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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In order to properly convey Michael's cultural effect and legacy, director Antoine Fuqua utilized several of the real places where Michael performed, lived and filmed music videos.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But first lady Laura Bush prevailed.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Russia has weathered wartime economic pain while its security services keep protests in check.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Delta farmers like Taylor have weathered hard times before.—
Drew Hawkins,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Maryland is one of two states that withstood demands from the national parties to redistrict.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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While child stars come and go, washed out at 15 and forgotten at 20, Michael has withstood intense exposure for eight years—a remarkable feat for any performer.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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After Monday night’s Game 4 victory, there was no bravado, no declarations and no viral sound bites waiting to be misinterpreted.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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There was no comedian present (there was, however, a mentalist) for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but that didn’t stop Jimmy Kimmel from presenting his alternative version of what his WHCD monologue might look like on his Thursday, April 23, show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Survived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survived. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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