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.
will survive
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future tenseof survive.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“I think that 85-95% of the eggs will hatch . . . and a few will survive to adulthood and return to nest on a California beach in 10-15 years.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
There are rituals of professionalism whose disappearance I will survive.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Through this medley of forms, Mr. Gasda explores the transient nature of art and love and the question of how those passions will survive us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Selling their business is how the small-business owner will survive in retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Truly, only the strongest and toughest will survive what is coming.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
