1
as in breathing
having or showing life
we were relieved to find that the little bird was still alive after crashing into the plate glass window
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was alive with holiday shoppers
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3
as in operating
being in effective operation
kept the cause of peace alive despite severe setbacks in relations between the two nations
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as in existing
having being at the present time
describes her boyfriend as the sweetest guy alive
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
alive to the need for major improvements in the school system
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Recent Examples of alive
Even in the concourse, the energy stayed alive.
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Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The city is alive with art, music, culture, history, and food.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
So at that point, the project was alive.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Manuqa said that one person was pulled out of the mud alive during the rescue operation.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The city is alive with art, music, culture, history, and food.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
So at that point, the project was alive.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Manuqa said that one person was pulled out of the mud alive during the rescue operation.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alive
Adjective
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Opt for the spring or fall to enjoy the best of the city's buzzing outdoor markets and piazzas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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It's also not advised for people with pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease, arrhythmia, hypertension, anxiety, liver disease, or kidney disease, because the ingredients in pre-workout may worsen baseline symptoms, Cole said.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, prospective and existing homeowners can reach out to one of the dozens of loan officers listed on its site for help.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine said in a statement her office is aware of the police investigation into Jada's death but gave no further comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Observing these conditions helps property managers stay aware of potential risks while repairs are in progress.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Read transcripts from past live chats here.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Welcome to Day 5 of our Dolphins free agency live blog.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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These changes should reduce operational complexity and allow faster deployment of mission software.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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First introduced as a concept during the 2025 China International Import Expo, the initiative now moves into its operational phase, positioning Jing’an as a new gateway for international beauty innovation and collaboration.—
Johannes Neubacher,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Filmmaker Sam Green, fascinated by fascination over the oldest person extant, decided to make a film on the subject.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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The strategy has paid off for the airlines, hotel brands, and food and beverage companies that have reported strong demand for their extant and newer premium offerings since fall 2025 — even as sales for their standard and discount products slow down.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alive. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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