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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
Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Despite the rest of the royal family being executed, their eldest daughter, Marie-Thérèse, survived.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Cunningham is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his three children, Christopher, Catherine, and Laura, his six grandchildren; and his two great-grandchildren.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Washington survived the battle, but many of his fellow British soldiers did not.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Everyone survived with minor injuries.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Aldo Olivieri, il Gatto Magico (the Magic Cat), who had survived a fractured skull that required drilling to save his life and left him with chronic headaches, became the first-choice goalkeeper.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
He is survived by two other children and his wife.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
These employees survived and thrived despite the stressful changes.
—Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Officials said the violence spread across several city blocks as agents endured four separate attempts to ram their convoy, including near an FBI facility where demonstrators tried to breach the perimeter before police restored order.—
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The legal wrangling comes after the administration and Republicans endured a bruising Election Day last week.—
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The impasse that has lasted 39 days is taking an increasing toll on the country as federal workers go unpaid, airlines cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans.—
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David Letterman, who in 2002 hosted Warren Zevon‘s final television appearance before his death, paid tribute to his friend Saturday night with a lengthy induction speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that lasted several times as long as the musical salute by the Killers that followed.—
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Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe lived a storied life full of ups and downs, but one thing that remained a constant in the actress's life was her unapologetic love for fashion.—
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The neighborhood, which borders the Cape Cod Canal with breathtaking views of the Sagamore Bridge and canalway, is home to longtime residents, some of whom have lived there for over 60 years.—
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With president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey in charge, the Twins have gone to arbitration hearings three times and the team has prevailed each time (Kyle Gibson in 2018, José Berríos in 2020 and Nick Gordon 2024).—
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San Jose has prevailed in five of its last six outings, including Tuesday’s win over Columbus.—
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The Texas politician has weathered criticism from both the left and right since announcing her Senate campaign in 2025, with Vice President JD Vance questioning her authenticity at a speaking event in December.—
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To my left, the Old Seven Mile Bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, runs parallel, weathered and historic, leading toward Pigeon Key.—
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The Anteaters withstood an early jolt from Cal State Fullerton in their Big West Conference matchup, but came back with several blows of their own in an 86-64 win at Titan Gym.—
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Economic growth withstood headwinds from tariffs and elevated interest rates, but consumer sentiment sputtered.—
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There was also the possibility of the Panthers activating interior offensive lineman Chandler Zavala ahead of Saturday’s game.—
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Years later, in June 2023, the FBI and the Department of Justice said there was no credible evidence of foul play in his death, according to a DOJ report.—
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“Survived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survived. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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