as in living
a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihood
Billionaire entrepreneur Jay Chaudhry put his livelihood on the line when first starting out as a serial founder.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The conflict is affecting not only livelihoods but also operations around Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
And not just because one of the leading contestants torched himself and his political livelihood in a bonfire of hubris and stupidity.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The costs of delays are paid by the riding public, as well as the thousands of construction workers whose livelihoods depend on these projects.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The conflict is affecting not only livelihoods but also operations around Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
And not just because one of the leading contestants torched himself and his political livelihood in a bonfire of hubris and stupidity.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The costs of delays are paid by the riding public, as well as the thousands of construction workers whose livelihoods depend on these projects.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
Noun
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The communal pool has a splash pad with a mushroom shower for little ones, while the secluded two-story lagoon villas have private pools, large living spaces, and two to three bedrooms ideal for multi-generational families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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His salary had increased to $289,365 after a cost-of-living raise, according to the complaint.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Under the employment agreement attached to the lawsuit, Newton would be entitled to 12 months of severance if terminated without just cause.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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The constitution does not, however, give the league the ability to make employment decisions for teams.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The event brought together pastors, fathers, mentors, activists, business leaders, former gang members and residents from across Chicago in what organizers described as a unified effort to promote safety, accountability and opportunity on the South Side.—
Greg Wehner , Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Zhang Xiaoduan, head of business development services for south and central China at real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, noted a detachment between what authorities are wishing for and the reality on the ground.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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