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.
surviving
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present participleof survive.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"One of them showed symptoms seven days after arriving and was admitted to the Ebola treatment centre," said Bakikula, who volunteered to work at the facility after surviving Ebola herself.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The surviving crewmembers returned to Germany after the war, including the U-boat's skipper.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Marital trusts are popular for blended families as a way to pass assets to a surviving spouse and still protect children’s inheritance.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
This can make surviving cells respond to light and restore some vision.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Before Christmas, we continued our preparations as if every action, every minor addition to our stores might make the difference between surviving, and not; after Christmas, we waited.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
