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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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The war, following years of sanctions, has led to a severe cost of living crisis in Iran.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Nichols says the event will feature live performances, cultural programming, educational opportunities, food vendors and activities for families.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Verb
All of the other living former presidents were there, but the current one was not invited.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The war, following years of sanctions, has led to a severe cost of living crisis in Iran.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Adjective
The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Nichols says the event will feature live performances, cultural programming, educational opportunities, food vendors and activities for families.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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Telepathy has long resided in the realm of science fiction and fantasy, from X-Men’s Professor X to Star Trek’s Vulcan mind meld to Stranger Things’ Eleven.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The labor of these aging world-builders becomes a blueprint to navigate memory, legacy, and mortality, revealing the divine spirit residing in their daily lives.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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There were kids battling adults of the same age as their parents.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Democratic leaders hailed the decision as a win for Georgia voters but cautioned the redistricting threat is still very much alive.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Before the war, the strait was open, Iran was being crushed by sanctions, and 13 service members were still alive.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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But not dwelling on the negative, the Obamas have set their sights on Thursday's presidential center opening featuring appearances from stars like Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Steve Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and more.—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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There’s something really appealing about a band session just existing in its own form.—
Kristine Kwak,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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And commercial inventories have hit operational stress levels.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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These systems bring together process controls and operational know-how to help manage plant performance and lower project risks.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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What challenges is the co-living industry facing?—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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How to find a co-living space Two platforms are commonly used by people exploring the model.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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