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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
even though he's 86 years old, he still shows a lot of life
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as in person
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
frontier life must have been rugged, exciting, challenging, and more than a little dangerous
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as in biography
a history of a person's life
a renowned historian who has written lives of several early presidents
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Recent Examples of life
From 2014 to 2024, more than a half million lives were lost to suicide in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest statistics.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Shepard and Bell, who began dating in 2007 and married in 2013, frequently share moments from their life together on social media and through Shepard's podcast.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Throughout the journey, Pfendler documented life alone at sea for hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, sharing the physical and mental challenges of crossing one of the world's largest oceans.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Adele, 38, shared a rare insight into her life with her 13-year-old son Angelo on Saturday.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Shepard and Bell, who began dating in 2007 and married in 2013, frequently share moments from their life together on social media and through Shepard's podcast.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Throughout the journey, Pfendler documented life alone at sea for hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, sharing the physical and mental challenges of crossing one of the world's largest oceans.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Adele, 38, shared a rare insight into her life with her 13-year-old son Angelo on Saturday.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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Some forms of beauty can only emerge through imperfection, repair, and duration.
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But for employers thinking strategically, the math tends to favor duration and age.
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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The site offers a space to write a brief biography of the deceased and share funeral details and the shiva location.
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Becoming George completes a trilogy of acclaimed biographies.
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Deadheading helps redirect energy to the plant, improving overall vigor and reducing disease risk.
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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But some have faced pushback, including when two Boise men faced the wrath of their homeowners association for replacing their grass with turf, in part to save water.
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Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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Beyond your yard's appearance, a worn line can also reduce the efficiency and lifespan of your weed whacker by forcing the tool to work harder.
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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