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
Its 640-kilometer (400-mile) coastline and vast exclusive economic zone support fisheries, tourism and other sectors that sustain millions of livelihoods.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The creatures are running amok, destroying crops and threatening the farmers’ already tenuous livelihoods.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026
When faced with discrimination, police raids, and the threat of losing their livelihoods, many in the LGBTQ+ community began to stand up and fight back.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Their livelihood is affected chronically.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 13 June 2026
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
The creatures are running amok, destroying crops and threatening the farmers’ already tenuous livelihoods.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026
When faced with discrimination, police raids, and the threat of losing their livelihoods, many in the LGBTQ+ community began to stand up and fight back.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Their livelihood is affected chronically.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for livelihood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
Noun
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With inflation persisting, companies and workers are seeking states where prices are stable and daily living is affordable.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The post-apocalyptic horror film stars Will Smith as a virologist and the last living human in a New York ravaged by a plague that turns humans into vampiric mutants.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Addressing these debts before retirement, though, can provide more flexibility and potentially open the door to options like repayment arrangements, lower lump-sum settlements or other resolution strategies that are more manageable to take on while employment income is still available.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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She was accused of conspiring with Witherspoon, who was not charged in her case, and the other cooperating defendants to solicit students seeking nursing credentials and healthcare employment.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The federal government, parliament and EconomieSuisse, a major business association, oppose the idea.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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That opened access to low-interest loans for homeowners, businesses and nonprofits but not grants for personal expenses like temporary housing.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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