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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 livelihood
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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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Recent Examples of living
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The moa's eggs were about the size of a football, which is far larger than the eggs of the moa's closest living relatives, such as the emu.
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Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
The driver, identified as 33-year-old Michael Bon, a Haitian national living in Brockton, Massachusetts, was charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and six additional lesser charges.
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Elaine Mallon , James Cirrone , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Common spaces include a guest kitchen, lounge, and outdoor terrace, evoking a co-living space more than a standard hotel.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The moa's eggs were about the size of a football, which is far larger than the eggs of the moa's closest living relatives, such as the emu.
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Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Noun
The heart of the home features a large open living area with timber kitchen, central fire place, vaulted timber ceilings, and large floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
The driver, identified as 33-year-old Michael Bon, a Haitian national living in Brockton, Massachusetts, was charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and six additional lesser charges.
—
Elaine Mallon , James Cirrone , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Verb
Friends who tried locating Chase were said to have been concerned about her living situation in recent years.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for living
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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Choose from pre-existing design inspiration or ask for a custom look!
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That means civil legal aid groups would rely on a finite source of pre-existing, non-replenishing funds that will eventually run out.
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The stadium is alive with Ecuadoran supporters on their feet and rejoicing in the final 10 minutes or so of the game.
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Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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There are other realistic podium contenders worth mentioning.
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Most independent observers have suggested that a 12- to 18-month timeline is probably the most realistic for New Glenn’s return to flight.
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For this class, federal action (or inaction) makes or breaks their communities and livelihoods, with their frustration channeled through abstinence in the political process.
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Speaking in Spanish through an interpreter, Avila said the attack robbed her of her physical confidence, her livelihood, and her sense of safety.
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Fox 5 Atlanta reported on Wednesday that a local World Cup Fan Fest was expected to surpass 275,000 attendees, with the majority being Bosnian fans due to the high population of people with Bosnian roots residing in Gwinnett County and Marietta, Ga.
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Anthropic said it was told to limit access solely to US nationals, meaning foreign nationals residing in the US couldn't use it, forcing a total cutoff for all users.
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Adding to this context, engineering manager Roel Verhoeven noted that the primary hurdle for commercial fusion is ensuring that plants can actually be serviced throughout their operational lifespans.
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North Korea first unveiled the Choe Hyon in April 2025, which Kim portrayed as a major step toward expanding his military’s operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities.
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Experts are particularly concerned about the safety of the cheetahs, as no extant cheetah populations coexist with tigers in the wild.
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Despite the game’s authenticity to real pinball, Space Cadet wasn’t based on an extant physical table, but was merely one part of the Full Tilt!
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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