- present participle of subsist.
subsisting
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"People are probably subsisting on 1,000 or 1,500 calories a day, and are not able to get basic healthcare," he said.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Aguilar, who has two young daughters, says his family is subsisting on food banks and relies on donations for rent.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
Less than two years ago, the W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner was starting her nine-year sentence in a penal colony in Russia, sewing uniforms for the Russian military and subsisting on spoiled food.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
With Gaza’s economy decimated, few Palestinians have regular incomes and most are either depleting their savings or subsisting on handouts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
Modestly, and subsisting on the goodwill of others.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
