as in breathing
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as in person
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
new parents are typically in awe at having created this separate being
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
music is such a large part of her being that she could never give up performing
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as in living
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
we'll be there waiting for you
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as in ranking
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happening
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of being
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
As if executing an Olympic lift, Whitt blends complex components into a concentrated, explosive message aimed to inspire discipline and accountability while pushing a talented group of players to strain every fiber of their being.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Cosmic beings, give yourselves credit.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
Inspectors on average find about 40-50 plant pests a day, the most common being moths.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The world that existed then feels like the last vestige of a connection to some kind of human lineage, a throughline of history that all living beings more or less agreed on.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
As if executing an Olympic lift, Whitt blends complex components into a concentrated, explosive message aimed to inspire discipline and accountability while pushing a talented group of players to strain every fiber of their being.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Cosmic beings, give yourselves credit.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
Inspectors on average find about 40-50 plant pests a day, the most common being moths.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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Don’t accept an argument from an authority because that person is an authority.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is an amalgam of Hollywood archetypes, the essence of a big-screen hero boiled down and maybe left on the stove too long.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Each pad is soaked in a calming essence built around the brand’s proprietary Artemisia-Cica blend—a K-beauty-favorite pairing of artemisia (mugwort) and Centella asiatica.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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What low-tech solutions are most effective for seniors living alone?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Yet McGwire made sure to acknowledge Garrett, sitting at his table, during his acceptance speech at the College Baseball Night of Champions event, where McGwire entered the sport’s Hall of Fame.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a mysterious conflict arose between two women who were both sitting alone, a row apart.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Whether you’re headed out for dinner, planning a picnic or just grabbing a last-minute card, here’s what to know about the holiday — Austin keeps ranking as one of the best places to celebrate.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Many higher-ranking staff started in the program and now help others.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Through his work, students and learners can see timing, magnetic interaction, and feedback control happening in real time.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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While pre-existing issues are not covered, homeowners will find comprehensive coverage for aging appliances and home systems at a reasonable price.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Latest Tech Upgrading to the newest tech release can add unnecessary excess, especially when existing devices are still working well.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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