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as in to live
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 to happen
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of be
There were no first-time gimmes on Tuesday.
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Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Not only will McDaniel have an accurate, strong-throwing quarterback, but there are a few weapons to be optimistic about moving forward, including running backs Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Invest in a Flat Vacuum Attachment Believe it or not, there is a vacuum attachment designed specifically for cleaning under the fridge!
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Sure, there is a fine line between delusion and conviction, but on Sunday, the 49ers walked it perfectly.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Not only will McDaniel have an accurate, strong-throwing quarterback, but there are a few weapons to be optimistic about moving forward, including running backs Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Invest in a Flat Vacuum Attachment Believe it or not, there is a vacuum attachment designed specifically for cleaning under the fridge!
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Sure, there is a fine line between delusion and conviction, but on Sunday, the 49ers walked it perfectly.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
Verb
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Canada lives because of the United States.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Jan. 2026
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The organizations that will thrive in 2026 will be those that shatter the illusion of readiness and instead treat it as a living business metric, measuring how people and technology perform together under real pressure.—
James Hadley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The top three were ranked good, better, and best after the coach's signature catchphrase.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good's defenders – including city and state leaders – are calling what happened an unjustified attack; federal authorities say the agent was acting in self-defense.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon its completion, the ballroom is expected to be larger than the rest of the existing White House.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some exemptions for law enforcement agencies exist, but Cal-OSHA claims the sheriff’s office refused to prove its exemption, according to court documents.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately Giovanna learns that, to a certain degree, all of the adults in her life are lying—to themselves as well as others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Every politician who has ever lied or who lies today will be nothing but a mere amateur when compared to the present occupant of the White House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to a study by libertarian think tank the Cato Institute, around 3 out of 4 people placed into ICE custody have no criminal convictions; nearly half had no conviction or pending charges, and 5% had a violent criminal conviction.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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Robinhood's Cortex now lets users run technical analysis, screen stocks, and place orders through voice commands.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The big moment comes amid the HBO Max drama's breakout success and after the pair was photographed out together several times on Globes weekend.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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