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as in operating
being in effective operation
a living tradition of the holiday season a living culture that has survived a number of foreign invasions
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as in existing
having being at the present time
there are fewer than a dozen living former presidents
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as in breathing
having or showing life
is your hamster still living?
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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
an outdoor museum that is a living re-creation of a typical New England village circa 1840
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as in residing
to have a home
he lives next door to the hospital
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2
as in being
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in livelihood
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Recent Examples of living
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
But journalists like you who do this for a living and have a bird’s-eye view of the industry are better equipped to talk about the real ebbs and flows and why comedy is at such a place, theatrically, and what the hopes are.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
As an example, the team at Colossal uses the genetics of the used the genetics of the closet relative of the team successfully used comparative genetics with its closest living relatives, the gray wolf, to fill in critical gaps in the genetic sequence.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
Also entered via a bridge over water, the single-level dwelling comes with a bedroom, bath, living area, and kitchenette, plus a covered pavilion that’s specially designed for tea ceremonies.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
But journalists like you who do this for a living and have a bird’s-eye view of the industry are better equipped to talk about the real ebbs and flows and why comedy is at such a place, theatrically, and what the hopes are.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
But for decades, a decline in federal funding for public housing has caused living conditions to deteriorate.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
As an example, the team at Colossal uses the genetics of the used the genetics of the closet relative of the team successfully used comparative genetics with its closest living relatives, the gray wolf, to fill in critical gaps in the genetic sequence.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for living
Adjective
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Seeing that Washington doesn't want to trade McLaurin, a new contract remains as the most realistic outcome to this saga.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Another highlight comes in how the guys can playfully dance with one another in a garage, with their moves coming off more realistic and relatable than, say, a large K-pop group or a troupe of back-up dancers, which wouldn’t fit the laidback nature of the visual.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.—
Perry Vandell,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Models and their advocates have sounded the alarm about livelihoods hanging in the balance.—
Moin Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The horse carriage industry has long been a source of controversy in New York, with animal rights activists condemning the practice as inhumane, while TWU and other supporters of workers say banning it would destroy livelihoods.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Construction is set to begin fall 2025 and aims to operational by fall 2026.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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That’s about public safety and operational continuity.—
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Where the Drake equation depicts the bottlenecks that narrow probabilities of life for an entire galaxy, Dreck is adding back the extant uncounted alien rules, those whose burden’s origin is otherwise than the agency’s rulemaking process.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Look for Alphabet to deploy the Buy and Link defensive strategies — vacuuming up promising AI advertising startups and offering discounting and packaging deals to extant search customers that want to experiment with the Google AI advertising platform.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Hamas is still holding 50 hostages in Gaza, of whom around 20 are believed to be alive.—
Maayan Lubell,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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But eighteen years later, in a world transformed by climate change, her triplet daughters discover her apocalypse guide… and clues that their mother might still be alive.—
Natalie Zutter
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Those winding roads are the Emira's natural environment.—
Peter Nelson,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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It’s also located near a natural spring, which both Millie and Tim eventually end up drinking from.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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