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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
But Eagles general manager Howie Roseman hung onto Brown for the time being, also re-signing Dallas Goedert to a one-year deal after postponing the tight end’s void date a second time.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
For the time being, nothing is – nothing is on the table.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The biggest being that money raised cannot be used for teachers’ salaries, the largest slice of the school-funding pie.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
But Eagles general manager Howie Roseman hung onto Brown for the time being, also re-signing Dallas Goedert to a one-year deal after postponing the tight end’s void date a second time.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
For the time being, nothing is – nothing is on the table.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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The victim was taken to a hospital, but the person's condition was not disclosed.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The interiors are curated to perfection, with vintage objects and beautiful antiques filling the space.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The film’s direction, combined with the film’s cinematography, focuses on the mythological essence of Elefsina and the mysterious shipwrecks hidden in the darkness of its seabed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tarasoff’s parents were, in essence, asking the court to impose a duty on therapists to ignore patient confidentiality laws and warn potential victims of their patients.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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These claims are amplified by the Iranian diaspora living outside the Islamic Republic, most of whom come from families that fled the country due to their association with the shah.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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With people living longer this is causing a demographic upheaval.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rollicking Japanese City Pop era tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s keep energy levels up; on Sundays, off-duty geiko or maiko may be sitting at a cozy banquette nearby—they’re given a discount to encourage a local patronage, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts.—
Katherine Koretski,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those include Mexico's Sinaloa cartel as well as the Cartel de los soles, or Cartel of the Suns, a term used to describe a loose network of corrupt, high-ranking military officers in neighboring Venezuela.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The show follows Agnes (Infiniti), the daughter of a high-ranking commander enrolled in an elite preparatory school run by Aunt Lydia (Dowd).—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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It's also not advised for people with pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease, arrhythmia, hypertension, anxiety, liver disease, or kidney disease, because the ingredients in pre-workout may worsen baseline symptoms, Cole said.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, prospective and existing homeowners can reach out to one of the dozens of loan officers listed on its site for help.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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