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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
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cosmic beings, eclipse season is at it again.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
The result is a compelling if not overly deep expose on a series that has run its course, thankfully for the health and well being of all.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Pet parents also learn to place another living being's needs above their own, with 76 percent of cat owners agreeing that having a dog helps teach people how to be better humans.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Applied to technological development, this principle demands consideration of impacts on all affected parties, including future generations and non-human living beings.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Cosmic beings, eclipse season is at it again.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
The result is a compelling if not overly deep expose on a series that has run its course, thankfully for the health and well being of all.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Pet parents also learn to place another living being's needs above their own, with 76 percent of cat owners agreeing that having a dog helps teach people how to be better humans.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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Authorities are combing through video from the scene, including this video which appears to show a person on the roof immediately following the shooting, according to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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These metres break you down to your essence.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The bad news is that time is of the essence.—
Daniel Klein,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kirk spent around five formative years in Chicago, living just off Ashland and studying at the Theatre School at DePaul University alongside Judy Greer and then working in Chicago’s storefront scene in the late 1990s, founding a company called Saint Ed at the Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the Vegas Loop's current status and progress is any indication of how the Music City Loop will turn out, Nashville's underground tunnel will have a lot to prove to users before living up to the hype.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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And then there’s Morton, who entered the game against the ChiSox sitting at 199 – nine more than fearsome lefty Randy Johnson, 13 more than crafty knuckleballer Tim Wakefield and 29 more than award namesake Cy Young – thanks to four HBPs as a Tiger.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Greece is one of the most seismically active countries in Europe, sitting atop the complex boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ragusa is the highest-ranking female member of the fire department in uniform.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers entered Sunday ranking fourth in the percentage of runners that eventually score.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Killings related to domestic violence are making headlines and families and friends of the victims are speaking out in an effort to bring awareness to these incidents that are happening too frequently.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Operations need help figuring out what’s happening within an environment.—
Ronak Desai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lawson faces 10 to 40 years or life in prison on the first-degree murder charge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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