survive

Definition for survive

verb as in continue to live

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bear, endure, exist, get through, handle, keep, last, live, recover, remain, ride out, subsist, suffer, sustain, weather, withstand

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outlast, outlive, outwear, persevere, persist, revive

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Those still trapped in the city can only wait - and try to survive.

From BBC

She lived across the street in her home that survived the fire and was shocked that they were being cut down.

From Los Angeles Times

"We're struggling to survive in Togo without any documentation," he said.

From BBC

“While nothing can undo the harm he suffered, today’s $20 million settlement awarded to his surviving siblings and grandmother provides some measure of support as they continue to heal,” she said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

He will have a job to do only if this peace plan succeeds and survives, and there is no guarantee of that.

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