live by

verb

lived by; living by; lives by

1

: to agree with and follow (something, such as a set of beliefs)

He tried to live by his faith.

a principle I try to live by

2

: to survive by (doing something)

They were an ancient people who lived by hunting and gathering.

Examples of live by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Deep hopes to enable permanent underwater living by as soon as 2027. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 July 2026

Courtesy Majeli Vassart Properties Signor Canepa has lived by Lake Como for 45 years. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

On the second day of proceedings, which were streamed live by the Associated Press and other outlets, prosecutors introduced several pieces of evidence, including surveillance footage taken on the day of the shooting. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

The murals will be painted live by a mix of local and visiting artists on June 5 and 6 alongside other events in the West Bottoms, joining efforts to add murals around the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for live by

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