as in breathing
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as in person
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
new parents are typically in awe at having created this separate being
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
music is such a large part of her being that she could never give up performing
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as in living
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
we'll be there waiting for you
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as in ranking
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happening
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of being
James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The company seems to have put big, heavy, chrome-laden cruisers on the back burner, at least for the time being, to focus more on lightweight, entry-level motorcycles.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
And today, for the time being, the regime has collapsed totally.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
After an initial draft that referenced nuclear war and God-like beings was edited by Charles Monteith, the copy gradually became a critical success, selling more than 10 million copies to date.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Noun
In our nation’s history, Congress has declared war 11 times, the most recent being in June 1942.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The company seems to have put big, heavy, chrome-laden cruisers on the back burner, at least for the time being, to focus more on lightweight, entry-level motorcycles.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
And today, for the time being, the regime has collapsed totally.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
After an initial draft that referenced nuclear war and God-like beings was edited by Charles Monteith, the copy gradually became a critical success, selling more than 10 million copies to date.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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At least one person was killed by a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Three-dimensional ads that look like physical objects in the road?—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Many of the looks on display come from a collection of around 1,500 fashion objects and historical costumes from two Swiss collectors, Martin Kamer and Wolfgang Ruf, that the KGM acquired in 2003; Kamer was a costume designer and Ruf ran a gallery trading historical textiles.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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If this is on your mind, move forward, because time is of the essence.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Though many people come to far West Texas for its isolation—the Unabomber’s slightly less reclusive brother did a stint here in the eighties, living at first in a crude underground shelter—Miller said that immigration-enforcement agents have been an intrusive presence for many years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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That process is underway now at Colonial Williamsburg, the Virginia living history town that is marking its own 100th birthday as America celebrates its 250th birthday.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Turning my head, sitting, breathing—they all were accompanied by lightning strikes diffused through my body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Whether you’re gone for a long weekend or for a few months, overflowing mail can signal to burglars that your home is sitting empty.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But your profile is almost certainly there, and Google is ranking it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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No one on the island, with the exception of certain high-ranking officials, can escape the challenges presented by the lack of oil, Piñon said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Nemes does not give us any time to figure out who’s who and, really, what’s happening, but watching all this furtive tradecraft is compelling enough.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The legal counterpart to the political momentum That shift is not happening in isolation.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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What’s exciting, says Evan Spiridellis, is that Gripp’s catalog has no pre-existing visuals, with YouTube videos of his songs populated with fan art.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Regardless of any pre-existing surplus, the Broncos are known among agents across the NFL as a premier destination for undrafted clients.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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