survive
verb (used without object)
to remain alive after the death of someone, the cessation of something, or the occurrence of some event; continue to live.
has survived
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present perfectof survive (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It has survived wars and upheavals, but the famed handwoven Kashmir carpet industry is now battling a steady decline as younger generations abandon the painstaking craft.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
It is an industry that has survived centuries, with wool being spun back in the Bronze Age.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Sony Pictures Television’s game show “Jeopardy!” not only has survived but also has thrived over its 42-year run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Astronomers estimate that the atmosphere of LHS 1140 b has survived for more than three billion years.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
To my admittedly biased eye, the book’s central message has survived well, and the most interesting developments since its publication have involved four extensions of the story to the modern world and to recent history.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
