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SURVIVING

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Surviving.

Surviving - as an adjective satellite

Still in existence

Example: "The wollemi pine found in australia is a surviving specimen of a conifer thought to have been long extinct and therefore known as a living fossil"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
living10

Surviving - as a verb

Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.

Of an object or concept, to continue to exist.

To live longer than; to outlive.

Example: "His children survived him; he was survived by his children."

To live past a life-threatening event.

Example: "He did not survive the accident."

To be a victim of usually non-fatal harm, to honor and empower the strength of an individual to heal, in particular a living victim of sexual abuse or assault.

Of a team, to avoid relegation or demotion to a lower division or league.

Example Sentences

"The surviving members of the band decided to continue performing without their lead singer."
"After the accident, the surviving passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment."
"The surviving soldiers received medals for their bravery in battle."
"Despite the harsh conditions, the surviving plants managed to bloom."
"The surviving family members gathered for a memorial service in honor of their loved ones."
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Word Game Points

Is SURVIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surviving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SURVIVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SURVIVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surviving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURVIVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is SURVIVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surviving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURVIVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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