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
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
This should give homebuyers some comfort knowing that rate volatility, at least for the time being, seems to have slowed.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
One editor even described it as a being in between a dill and bread and butter flavor.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Scientific consensus now recognizes fish as sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Then hypothermia beings, at this point reducing your time in the water is vital.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
This should give homebuyers some comfort knowing that rate volatility, at least for the time being, seems to have slowed.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
One editor even described it as a being in between a dill and bread and butter flavor.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Scientific consensus now recognizes fish as sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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Don’t accept an argument from an authority because that person is an authority.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And the essence of democracy — public debate over public policy — would be hollowed out entirely.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the nation enters its next 250 years, working toward reestablishing the concept as a reality for millions of people who have fallen behind may be vital to maintaining the essence of the American promise.—
Mark Robert Rank,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The goal is not to recreate the human brain, but to explore whether living neurons can perform useful computation more efficiently than conventional hardware, particularly for tasks related to learning, adaptation, and pattern recognition.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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An Alabama man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for raping a 95-year-old woman living with Alzheimer’s disease.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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When exploring the city on your own, the staff provides dog walking and pet-sitting services.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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At the time Alekseyev, was filmed sitting with Prigozhin in a Russian military compound taken over by Wagner, trying to persuade the mercenary chief to call off his troops.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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When Espinoza Martínez was first arrested, he was labeled by the Department of Homeland Security as a high-ranking member of the Latin Kings street gang, someone who had the power to pay other gang members to commit murder of a top government official.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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How to Save Money on Flights A trip to Japan can be costly, with airfare often ranking among the biggest expenses.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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While the Super Bowl halftime show is happening on NBC and Peacock, Turning Point USA is hosting an alternative halftime show for viewers at home.—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While pre-existing issues are not covered, homeowners will find comprehensive coverage for aging appliances and home systems at a reasonable price.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Latest Tech Upgrading to the newest tech release can add unnecessary excess, especially when existing devices are still working well.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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