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as in existence
the fact of being or of being real
believes in the subsistence of a soul as a separate entity from the body
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the subsistence of the patient's infection, even after the use of antibiotics, had the doctors puzzled
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Recent Examples of subsistence
These are yet another example of Appalachian ingenuity during a time of subsistence.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
The retirement community not having any prominent residents who use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or even cane is the elder comedy equivalent of the Friends being able to afford palatial Manhattan apartments while working subsistence jobs in their mid-twenties.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Individuals exhibiting multiple copies of this gene have been linked to cultures that rely more heavily on starches for subsistence, like farmers, but the origins of this adaptation have been unclear.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
The retirement community not having any prominent residents who use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or even cane is the elder comedy equivalent of the Friends being able to afford palatial Manhattan apartments while working subsistence jobs in their mid-twenties.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Individuals exhibiting multiple copies of this gene have been linked to cultures that rely more heavily on starches for subsistence, like farmers, but the origins of this adaptation have been unclear.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
Noun
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The mere existence of something called a crypto reserve could benefit the president.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The existence of annular and total solar eclipses is explained by the moon's slightly elliptical orbit, which means its apparent size waxes and wanes over the course of a month.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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More likely is a continuation of what has already begun at the agency: deep cuts to staff, programs and grants.—
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7 Mar. 2025
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In late 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt asked Vannevar Bush (who lead the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Development) to consider ways of ensuring the continuation of this scientific progress.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Deploying a resilient incident response plan that prioritises operational continuity is not optional.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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She’s insisted that by that time, most of the hairstyling work for the lauded body horror film had already been completed, leaving only continuity tasks.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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Conclusion The path to meaningful DEI progress requires patience, persistence and rigorous measurement.—
Natalie Norfus,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Patience, persistence and strategic thinking separate the best from the rest.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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His health showed steady, although gradual, improvements after a weekend respiratory crisis and kidney complications raised concerns about his survival.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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What is not known is how exactly this will come to pass, and what explanation will be given for her survival.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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