outlive
verb (used with object)
to live longer than; survive (a person, period, etc.).
outlived
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past participleof outlive.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof outlive.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
outliveverb (used with object)to live longer than; survive (a person, period, etc.).
Example Sentences
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The fact that it outlived “The Swan” by several years only enhanced its role in mainstreaming elective cosmetic surgery.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
A person familiar with the school’s thinking but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times that the school plans to argue the field had outlived its usefulness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
One of Zealand’s longest-term clients is a small-business owner who has a terminal diagnosis but has outlived the original prognosis.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Many of the machines themselves have outlived generations of owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
So this is where stylists go when they’ve outlived their use.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
