live in

verb

lived in; living in; lives in

intransitive verb

: to live in one's place of employment : live in another's home

Examples of live in in a Sentence

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Among them is Alicia Busquets, who has lived in the neighborhood for three decades. CNN Money, 8 June 2026 Oh, to live in a room filled with the objects described by Katherine Mansfield. Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 Today, Gowanus is a desirable neighborhood in northwest Brooklyn where young professionals and creative types live in million-dollar condos, shop at Whole Foods and dine at trendy restaurants. Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 7 June 2026 There is no comprehensive survey of the aquatic insects living in the reemerging canyons, and studies from before Glen Canyon Dam are haphazard, Washko said. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for live in

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of live in was in 1890

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“Live in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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