live by

phrasal 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

If the owner of the store is the embodiment of the system, having mostly killed his emotions, then at the opposite end is Ogawa, who lives by morality and her own sense of righteousness. —Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026

An alternative halftime show, which was mounted by the conservative group Turning Point USA and headlined by Kid Rock, was viewed live by 6 million. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 Feb. 2026

The state should aggressively address costs of living by eliminating burdens like property taxes, which crush families and drive up housing expenses. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

The race will still be live by FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for live by

• abscissae
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi
• certify