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surthrival 

A portmanteau of "survival" and "thriving." Just making ends meet, yet flourishing as a person. Finding time for growth under harrowing circumstances. Meeting life's most unwelcome challenges with gusto, and even panache. Existential heroism.
Kira's 2020 surthrival has been impressive. While the rest of us fatted ourselves on delivery, booze, and Netflix, she quit smoking and drinking and got her own place!
surthrival by fdj383fj December 8, 2020
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Surthrival 

Surthrival is a combination of survive + thrive when neither word is enough to describe the phase someone is in. Surthrival is moving past just surviving into thriving but not fully thriving yet and recognizes the baseline need to survive in an empowered way and yet embark on the process of thriving in the process.
I’m moving into a phase of Surthrival now and just signed up for an art class even though I’m still super busy working.

Allowing oneself to enjoy life even in the midst of a storm and under stress is part of being in a Surthrival state. It’s moving beyond just survival into thriving.
Surthrival by Damiana00 February 21, 2024
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Surthriving 

When you are doing better than surviving, but you aren't quite thriving.
"This semester is rough as hell, but at least my beer fridge is full! Keep on Surthriving out here!
Surthriving by Bisketwolf September 6, 2018

surdrival 

This word is a play on survival. It is defined as an event where the driver or an occupant in a vehicle survives an accident or other fearful events.

Past tense is surdrived
I just surdrived an awful car crash.

The accident I just witnessed was a surdrival crash.
surdrival by Yukes N November 14, 2016

Surthriving 

1. Thriving off of being a "surviver" of some nebulous problem, usually a trumped up issue to justify inappropriate behavior.

2. Thriving off of being a victim.
"Joan has practically taken over group therapy from the therapist. She has organized a charity and three support groups, since she recalled her 'childhood trama'."

"She sure is getting a lot of mileage off it."

"Yeah. She is Surthriving, alright. She did this when she discovered she was 1/32nd Native American and again, when she heard about people using live dogs as shark bait. She is a Surthriver..."
Surthriving by mrhines February 28, 2010

Surthrive 

The ability to or intention to not merely survive but to thrive.
I don't want to just get by I want to surthrive.
Surthrive by PLD4U July 11, 2023

Surthriver 

Surthriver: (noun) A person who not only survives adversity and challenges but emerges from them with renewed strength, resilience, and an enhanced sense of purpose. A surthriver not only endures difficulties but thrives in the face of them, using adversity as a catalyst for personal growth, positive transformation, and a deeper appreciation for life's possibilities.

The term "surthriver" emphasizes the idea that individuals can go beyond simply surviving challenges; they can use those challenges as opportunities for remarkable growth and flourishing. It highlights the power of resilience and the ability to thrive in the most challenging circumstances.
After facing a series of setbacks and personal hardships, Sarah emerged as a surthriver, using her experiences to fuel her determination and ultimately achieving her dream of starting her own successful business.
Surthriver by MOLove1966 February 6, 2024
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