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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
This would have dire implications for ocean health, subsistence fisheries and tourism.
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Reuters, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
These challenges of subsistence, settlement and social organization were the root causes of humanity’s first major disease transition.
—Ron Barrett, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2024
Lawmakers also get per-diem payments for travel, lodging and subsistence, with legislators from outside Maricopa County making substantially more than their Phoenix-area counterparts.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
Over the years, subsistence activities have become increasingly reliant on the cost of key supplies like fuel and ammunition.
—Brandon Kapelow, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
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Reuters, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
These challenges of subsistence, settlement and social organization were the root causes of humanity’s first major disease transition.
—Ron Barrett, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2024
Lawmakers also get per-diem payments for travel, lodging and subsistence, with legislators from outside Maricopa County making substantially more than their Phoenix-area counterparts.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
Over the years, subsistence activities have become increasingly reliant on the cost of key supplies like fuel and ammunition.
—Brandon Kapelow, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for subsistence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
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In its decade-long existence, the company's wallets have never been hacked.Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their relationship adds a layer of humanity that few other game adaptations have managed, while also critiquing season one for refusing to wholeheartedly commit to the existence of LGBTQIA+ characters in the show.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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The upcoming Gladiator sequel featuring Mescal, Washington, and Nielsen is set to premiere in theaters this Friday, serving as a continuation of the original film decades later after its tumultuous ending.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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These trends point to a continuation of the Great Resignation.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024
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The platform’s robust offline capability ensures uninterrupted operations, even in disconnected scenarios, empowering industries to maintain continuity and meet stringent regulatory requirements.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Although the deal was revealed just three weeks after execs floated it during an earnings call, the generous timeline for closing it is designed to enable continuity.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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The big picture: The block party's continuance comes as Salt Lake City's indie music scene grows.Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Experts pin our collective fascination on the usual suspects: selfie culture, the persistence of Zoom, and the popularization of procedures aimed at improving the geometry of our jawlines.Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The persistence of elevated price levels amid slowing inflation may explain why consumers remain relatively dour about the economy, Jeffrey Frankel, an economist at Harvard University, told ABC News.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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That prickly sense of anxiety, constantly reading the tea leaves as a matter of survival, is just part of the ecosystem, like the blistering summer heat.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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If the wild rats were briefly rescued, however, their survival time extended dramatically, sometimes by days.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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