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as in operating
being in effective operation
a living tradition of the holiday season a living culture that has survived a number of foreign invasions
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as in existing
having being at the present time
there are fewer than a dozen living former presidents
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as in breathing
having or showing life
is your hamster still living?
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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
an outdoor museum that is a living re-creation of a typical New England village circa 1840
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as in residing
to have a home
he lives next door to the hospital
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as in being
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in livelihood
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Recent Examples of living
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Amica Homeowners Insurance Learn More Coverage Dwelling, other structures, personal property, additional living expenses, personal liability and medical payments.
—Dan Avery,liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
As an example, the team at Colossal uses the genetics of the used the genetics of the closet relative of the team successfully used comparative genetics with its closest living relatives, the gray wolf, to fill in critical gaps in the genetic sequence.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
There’s also the issue of sky-high tuition costs, grocery bills, and general living expenses.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Amica Homeowners Insurance Learn More Coverage Dwelling, other structures, personal property, additional living expenses, personal liability and medical payments.
—Dan Avery,liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
But for decades, a decline in federal funding for public housing has caused living conditions to deteriorate.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
As an example, the team at Colossal uses the genetics of the used the genetics of the closet relative of the team successfully used comparative genetics with its closest living relatives, the gray wolf, to fill in critical gaps in the genetic sequence.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for living
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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These regions make retiring in Italy a realistic, rewarding dream.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But even if that doesn't end up being realistic, this is still a pretty neat bit of physics.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.—
Perry Vandell,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For midwives, the closures have robbed them of their livelihoods in what remains a severely depressed economy.—
Elise Blanchard,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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No matter who wins the general election in November, the next mayor needs to make issues that address our livelihood — including raising the wage, delivering universal childcare, and investing in green career jobs and healthy schools — their number one priority.—
Theodore A. Moore,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To minimize operational risk, support data privacy standards and conform with residency regulations, agent access should also be restricted only to those data sets and systems needed to execute its specific task, which can prevent unauthorized or irreversible changes without oversight.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Although many events have struggled due to mounting talent and operational costs, changing ticket buying behaviour, climate change and other factors, Untitled Group and its flagship fest BTV this year celebrate their tenth anniversary.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The extant objects which have survived the decades since WWII, we’re used to them being easily identifiable, simple to classify.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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While the planet plays host to a wealth of fascinating mammals, few extant creatures can match the intrigue of the pangolin.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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With its heartfelt commitment to the modern and the historic, Casa Carolina feels like Cartagena itself, storied and sage, yet very much still vibrant and alive.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ricky was still alive, with a new deadline of 3 p.m.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Each company prioritized product development over promotional strategy, with celebrity endorsement becoming the natural outcome.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The step-up design is perfect for creating some visual interest and the sleek black hardware brings a modern feel to the natural wood grain.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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