1
as in breathing
having or showing life
we were relieved to find that the little bird was still alive after crashing into the plate glass window
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was alive with holiday shoppers
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3
as in operating
being in effective operation
kept the cause of peace alive despite severe setbacks in relations between the two nations
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4
as in existing
having being at the present time
describes her boyfriend as the sweetest guy alive
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
alive to the need for major improvements in the school system
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Recent Examples of alive
Dylan stood among the band, under dim light to keep the mystery alive.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
His two-out single kept alive the fourth inning, and Tatis followed with an RBI double to give the Padres a 2-1 lead.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Though still alive, Joe is soon knocked unconscious by a bloodthirsty Jackson, who's determined to kill Lisa.
—EW.com, 7 July 2025
There are currently 50 Israeli hostages held in Gaza, of whom at least 20 are believed to be alive.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
His two-out single kept alive the fourth inning, and Tatis followed with an RBI double to give the Padres a 2-1 lead.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Though still alive, Joe is soon knocked unconscious by a bloodthirsty Jackson, who's determined to kill Lisa.
—EW.com, 7 July 2025
There are currently 50 Israeli hostages held in Gaza, of whom at least 20 are believed to be alive.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alive
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Prince William’s charitable team was not aware of the Mondejar Foundation, nor of its attempts to solicit donations through an exclusive networking group called A Small World by offering access to the royal couple via the polo event.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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However, Gunther made clear his mind is on Goldberg going into the premium live event later this month.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Both Explorer’s Lounge and the Pinnacle Bar are on the quieter side, while Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard have live music and a more energetic vibe, particularly later in the evening.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Shop Now For busy spots (like back doors and side passages), a hardwired camera can save you a lot of charging.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Why Family Fitness Works: Fun, Consistency, and Motivation Getting the whole family active can feel like a challenge, especially with the busy nature of life.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The current longest-running planetarium in the southern hemisphere is in Montevideo, Uruguay, operational since 1955.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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For family offices, this reduces operational risk while creating additional income diversification through conservation initiatives.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Look for Alphabet to deploy the Buy and Link defensive strategies — vacuuming up promising AI advertising startups and offering discounting and packaging deals to extant search customers that want to experiment with the Google AI advertising platform.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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More broadly, the study invites comparisons between the megalodon and its iconic extant relative, the great white shark.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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No matter its age and despite its survival being dependent on machines, just like its mother, the fetus is entirely animate.—
Lindsey Breitwieser,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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That early and incisive stance on monopoly power foreshadows the themes that animate Market Crafters.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The food industry has a lot riding on, and even more to gain from, adopting practices that help stabilize the climate and support thriving ecosystems.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Whatever happens, Chicago needs a thriving and affordable ride-share sector — ride-share is part of our transit ecosystem.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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“Alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alive. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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