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as in endures
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasts
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 survives
It was designed by architect Adolph Woerner, who was also behind the Village Theater on Clark Street and North Avenue that partially survives as a façade for a residential high-rise entryway.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
After a two-year renovation, though, very little of that incarnation survives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The premise, for anyone who needs reminding, is an odd couple lifelong friendship that survives domineering mothers, long distances, polar opposite personalities, men and misunderstandings, all until a terminal disease does the separating that a long list of previous plot devices couldn’t.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Experiments are also being conducted to ensure the technology survives the rigors of daily use, aiming for a lifespan of over one million cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The fact that this work survives is an exhilarating triumph.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Former Beatle John Lennon survives an assassination attempt in New York.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the towering inflorescence withers after a few days, the same plant survives underground and can bloom again in future years.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The confrontation that follows is absolutely brutal to watch, even if Ryan survives.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
After a two-year renovation, though, very little of that incarnation survives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The premise, for anyone who needs reminding, is an odd couple lifelong friendship that survives domineering mothers, long distances, polar opposite personalities, men and misunderstandings, all until a terminal disease does the separating that a long list of previous plot devices couldn’t.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Experiments are also being conducted to ensure the technology survives the rigors of daily use, aiming for a lifespan of over one million cycles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The fact that this work survives is an exhilarating triumph.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Former Beatle John Lennon survives an assassination attempt in New York.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Although the towering inflorescence withers after a few days, the same plant survives underground and can bloom again in future years.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The confrontation that follows is absolutely brutal to watch, even if Ryan survives.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survives
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Almost by definition, great literature endures beyond the time of its making.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those who are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark may prefer to pass on the ride, which lasts about 35 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Common Pests & Problems Milky Way™ Dietes is a robust plant that weathers occasional insects, disease, and other challenges quite well.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The difference between a retiree who weathers a 30% drop and one who doesn’t often comes down to preparation, not prediction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Which has left some Democrats sweating the prospect that El-Sayed prevails in August, only to get hammered by Rogers as too far left for a swing state.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Standardized test scores have trended upward since the nadir of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state average, but the pace remains too incremental for critics.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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An executive who lives up to her initials, Mary van Praag is no stranger to a brand turnaround.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ken Foster, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said there is typically a 3- to 6-month lag between an energy price shock and an increase in retail food prices.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His public defender, Angelle Boudreaux, has argued in court papers that there is no basis to detain Marcoulier.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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That record is so good, and Moon Safari withstands the test of time.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Survives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survives. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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