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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
Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
The experience lived up to her expectations, and then some.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Jamal Goss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Keep tabs on the mission's latest developments with our Artemis 2 live updates page.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The man himself is living a humble existence these days, working as a graphic designer in Iowa, having never officially released any of his music before this reissue.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
The experience lived up to her expectations, and then some.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In addition to food, visitors can expect live performances, shopping, and interactive experiences throughout the festival grounds.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Keep tabs on the mission's latest developments with our Artemis 2 live updates page.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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The case involved a California man named Wong Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco in 1873 to parents who were Chinese citizens but had resided in the United States.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The very bright star Rigel marks his left knee, and Betelgeuse, a bright and noticeably orange star, resides at the Hunter’s right armpit.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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But there was the more important distance — the one separating Liverpool’s summer signing (from the Swedish top-flight club Kristianstad DFF) from the high-ankle sprain in December suffered during a benign set-piece session.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 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 cave spiders are genetically distinct from their surface-dwelling relatives — same species, different DNA.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Analysis showed the cave-dwelling spiders are genetically distinct from their surface-dwelling relatives — a discovery that surprised scientists.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The association backs a bill moving through both chambers at the State Capitol that would enhance the existing law.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last week, a bill that would have codifed Idaho’s existing program in statute and grant the Attorney General’s Office authority to investigate and prosecute providers for fraud failed to pass the Senate.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But it's come a long way, and the top regulator says that the state could see a more fully operational, steady market by the end of the year.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hutchinson stressed that fee increases are separate from bond funds, because bonds cannot pay for operational costs the fees cover, like books and meals.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whether biennials or museum shows, exhibitions are spaces for learning about images, the world, and the pains and delights of being alive.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kelley, one of the most prolific TV creators alive, has produced multiple series with Apple TV.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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These laws are only required today because Democrats have put in place operative policies that allow for people who are not legal voters to be voting.—
Special to the Sun-Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Then, trace your finger to its peak, which, to me, was his starring role as smoldering special forces operative Scott McCoy in the 1986 action movie The Delta Force, co-starring a frail-looking but grizzled and unsmiling Lee Marvin in his last movie.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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