15+ Words that rhyme with surviving

Surviving is a 3-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are conniving, striving, driving. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of surviving

adjective
  1. still in existence; "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"; "the only surviving frontier blockhouse in Pennsylvania"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "surviving" in lyrics

See how surviving is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Like a Rikers Island inmate barely surviving"
    The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That
  • "I'm not gliding but I'm striving hanging on by a thread and it's called surviving"
    Black Sheep — Black With N.V
  • "This that says surviving"
    B.W.P. — We Want Money

What do these rhymes mean?

conniving
acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end used of persons
diving
an athletic competition that involves diving into water a headlong plunge into water
driving
having the power of driving or impelling; "a driving personal ambition"; "the driving force was his innate enthusiasm
striving
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
thriving
very lively and profitable; "flourishing businesses"; "a palmy time for stockbrokers"; "a prosperous new business

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "surviving" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like conniving, striving, driving create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "surviving" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with surviving?
Words that rhyme with surviving include: conniving, striving, driving, thriving, diving, deriving, reviving, writhing, arriving, jiving, and 5 more.
How many syllables does surviving have?
Surviving has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with surviving?
There are 15 words that rhyme with surviving: 15 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for surviving in a song?
The strongest rhymes for surviving in songwriting are conniving, striving, driving. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with surviving?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with surviving include conniving, striving, driving, thriving, diving. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: striving, driving; 1-syllable: conniving, deriving. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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