surviving
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.
"As the surviving relatives and close kin of the fallen age and pass away, we risk losing a vital source of reference data," Thanh said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Much of the region's vegetation consists of grasses, saltbush, and mulga, a slow-growing evergreen tree capable of surviving in dry conditions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
By the time the night was over, and Dailor was alone out front saying his goodbyes and tossing drumsticks into the crowd, Mastodon showed it was still surviving and thriving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Forensics and detection suggest that the historical tragedy, the unburied victim and the strangely surviving plant are somehow connected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
In her relief at surviving the fernibuster she had forgotten about that.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
![]()