1
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
Yields of the subsistence crop cassava will fall in sub-Saharan Africa as the world heats up, a substantial threat to nutrition for some of the world’s poorest people, the study found.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
That includes modern breadbaskets that now enjoy some of the world’s best growing conditions such as the US, and subsistence farming communities that rely on small harvests of cassava.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Harvests failed and water reserves dried up in a country where 70% of people rely on subsistence agriculture.
—Lungelo Ndhlovu, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
Eventually, an industrialized country’s workers shift from subsistence agriculture toward higher-productivity sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, green technologies, and digital services.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
That includes modern breadbaskets that now enjoy some of the world’s best growing conditions such as the US, and subsistence farming communities that rely on small harvests of cassava.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Harvests failed and water reserves dried up in a country where 70% of people rely on subsistence agriculture.
—Lungelo Ndhlovu, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
Eventually, an industrialized country’s workers shift from subsistence agriculture toward higher-productivity sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, green technologies, and digital services.
—Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsistence
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The existence of these galaxies poses challenges to LCDM because the model suggests the presence of many more companion galaxies than previous simulations have produced, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Precise measurements of the orbits allowed the astronomers to infer the existence of at least one more planet.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Turnover is relentless, making continuity and relationship-building a challenge.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Due to this last-minute withdrawal, the court granted continuance to allow James to hire new legal counsel and allow the new attorneys time to review the case.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Seemingly shaken from witnessing the three arrests, the woman broke down crying in the waiting room after her hearing, at which the judge granted a continuance of her case.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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For hackers, this method offers the ultimate persistence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Featuring bold new artwork by Violeta Encarnación and an exclusive introduction by the author, this deluxe version of the Booker Prize-winning novel reimagines the beloved tale of survival, spirituality, and storytelling.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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At the time of diagnosis, the cancer was localized and hadn’t spread, giving Lizzy a 70% survival rate.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Subsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsistence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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