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as in to be
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in operating
being in effective operation
didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments
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as in breathing
having or showing life
there is a tank of live lobsters sitting at the front of the restaurant
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Recent Examples of live
Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
The 1,325 square foot presidential suite has one king bed, living and dining rooms, two separate bathrooms and a butler's pantry with a private entrance.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Poda Beach Club features beach loungers hanging over the water, happy hour specials, and live music.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Verb
After Elvis and Priscilla divorced, Lisa Marie, then 5, primarily lived with her mom.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
The 1,325 square foot presidential suite has one king bed, living and dining rooms, two separate bathrooms and a butler's pantry with a private entrance.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Nominations for this year's awards were announced July 14 during a live ceremony hosted by Harvey Guillén, Brenda Song and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Poda Beach Club features beach loungers hanging over the water, happy hour specials, and live music.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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Biglari now resides in San Antonio, Texas.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lee was granted bail on Wednesday and will reside in the town of Moama with her mother in the Murray region of southern New South Wales, the ABC stated.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Brando, the owner of an atoll in Tahiti, where his family dwelled, had become the beggar of Hollywood, who had to feed on crumbs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Generally, ticks dwell in grassy, brushy or wooded areas.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Large, leak-proof components, which are necessary for high-throughput reactors, have been difficult to manufacture with existing methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After launch, the team transferred control of the Switchblade from a user in the MQ-9A’s ground control station to a user on the ground nearer the operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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There’s no getting around Bryce Young’s three turnovers; no getting around the offense’s operational issues.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Fredericksburg is just as alive with antique shops, art galleries, and farm-to-table dining.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For one, the Jones-Turner SPAC was still operative when Jones signed with the Clippers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The resulting financial pressures are putting a significant strain on hospital operative capacity, threatening job losses, and even the closure of hospitals.—
Alexander Podgornyy,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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