as in livings
a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihoods
Numerous surveys indicate that Americans are deeply uneasy about AI’s impact on both their own livelihoods and the future of work more broadly.
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Edward Timmons, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
And because many employees view AI as a threat to their livelihoods, mandates tend to deepen that anxiety rather than dissolve it.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Over decades, thousands of oil spills in the delta have forced communities to relocate at the expense of their agricultural livelihoods and culture.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Migrations of these fish, like migrations of buffalo on the American plains once did, shape ecosystems, livelihoods and culture.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Lyftogt said Iowans who signed up to fight in the Civil War were overwhelmingly smallholder farmers, laborers and tradesman who saw the possibility of slavery spreading to their borders as a threat to their livelihoods.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Every senior deserves to be safe from scams that destroy their livelihoods.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Causing economic destruction with ridiculous lockdowns, ruining lives and livelihoods…that wasn't enough?
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
But by almost any metric, summers increase with climate change, both dangerous to our ecosystems and livelihoods.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Edward Timmons, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
And because many employees view AI as a threat to their livelihoods, mandates tend to deepen that anxiety rather than dissolve it.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Over decades, thousands of oil spills in the delta have forced communities to relocate at the expense of their agricultural livelihoods and culture.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Migrations of these fish, like migrations of buffalo on the American plains once did, shape ecosystems, livelihoods and culture.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Lyftogt said Iowans who signed up to fight in the Civil War were overwhelmingly smallholder farmers, laborers and tradesman who saw the possibility of slavery spreading to their borders as a threat to their livelihoods.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Every senior deserves to be safe from scams that destroy their livelihoods.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Causing economic destruction with ridiculous lockdowns, ruining lives and livelihoods…that wasn't enough?
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
But by almost any metric, summers increase with climate change, both dangerous to our ecosystems and livelihoods.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihoods
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The new rules also significantly raise annual licensing costs for hemp businesses, increasing manufacturer fees from just over $250 to $10,000, and retail registrations from $155 to $5,000.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Small businesses, whose employees disproportionately rely on the Marketplace, could struggle to recruit and retain workers.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Drought also squeezes out the current ranching workforce, breaking the chain of inheritance of these generational enterprises.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The steps of the Algorithm can lead to dramatic improvement in speed and quality, even in the most venerable enterprises.—
Jon McNeill,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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When the margins are this small, injuries and trades often prove critical.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That includes jobs like barbers, cosmetologists, electricians and HVAC technicians, along with other licensed workers in personal care and skilled trades.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Magdy al-Deeb, a business owner, urged the government to reverse the decision to preserve jobs, especially for cafes and small businesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Livelihoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihoods. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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