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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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as in breathing
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Recent Examples of being
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
On June 11, the 26-year-old singer posted an image of herself on her hands and knees with her hair being held up like a leash by a faceless being in a suit (presumably a man).
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Form Fish oil supplements are available in various forms, the most common being ethyl esters and triglycerides.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 June 2025
Ditching the threat of Beatrix Hasp has given the writers and Charlie room to stretch their wings, and at least for the time being, Poker Face is firing on all cylinders.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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For the time being, the Giants are cautious with the health of their 21-year-old superstar wideout.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
On June 11, the 26-year-old singer posted an image of herself on her hands and knees with her hair being held up like a leash by a faceless being in a suit (presumably a man).
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Form Fish oil supplements are available in various forms, the most common being ethyl esters and triglycerides.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 June 2025
Ditching the threat of Beatrix Hasp has given the writers and Charlie room to stretch their wings, and at least for the time being, Poker Face is firing on all cylinders.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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In total, 22 children and one elderly person have been treated and 10 of the patients were still hospitalized as of Wednesday, according to officials in the Hauts-de-France region.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Winners can pick up their claim forms in person at more than 23,000 California Lottery retail partners, but are also allowed to fill out a form online.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Police officials said force was used only after a group of agitators began pelting officers with bottles, fireworks and other objects.—
Karim Doumar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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For autonomous vehicle applications, this includes labeling 3D point clouds from lidar sensors and marking objects across video frames.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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And the film has stood the test of time, capturing the essence of America's early space program for posterity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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Those forecasts are based on the idea that many U.S. stocks are overpriced, in essence, and trading above their real value.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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But what’s happening now has nothing to do with efficiency.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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As recent Treasury price action shows, the real power shifts may be happening while America sleeps.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mitigating all of the stress in our lives is largely impossible.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Thus, scientists are looking at its life span, possible numbers in the ocean and predators.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The only two other entities with access to the BAM compound within the surrounding counties were Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service, officials said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The injunctions prohibited the Trump administration from applying the executive order to any individual or entity.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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