1
as in creatures
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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as in entities
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 essences
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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Recent Examples of beings
They are felt as they are composed, painfully, joyously, cellularly—and they are designed for other biological beings to experience, to connect with, to be animated, provoked and moved by.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Others believe that spirits were never mortal beings.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Luckily, a weasel or mysterious beings called The Shapes are there to help.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Companies under the Inside Out Fashion, Textiles and Home umbrella share an awareness that the health of all living beings is affected by what people choose to put on their bodies.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Shklovsky later grew fascinated with the possibility of using radio waves to contact other intelligent beings in the universe.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
For instance, human babies have the expectation that the world is made of objects, and that other beings have beliefs and intentions.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The eponymous squad consists of metahumans and supernatural beings who spent time in a military prison after being abused and vilified.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Dogs are often bred repeatedly in poor conditions, left sick or injured, and treated as products instead of living beings.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Others believe that spirits were never mortal beings.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Luckily, a weasel or mysterious beings called The Shapes are there to help.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Companies under the Inside Out Fashion, Textiles and Home umbrella share an awareness that the health of all living beings is affected by what people choose to put on their bodies.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Shklovsky later grew fascinated with the possibility of using radio waves to contact other intelligent beings in the universe.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
For instance, human babies have the expectation that the world is made of objects, and that other beings have beliefs and intentions.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The eponymous squad consists of metahumans and supernatural beings who spent time in a military prison after being abused and vilified.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Dogs are often bred repeatedly in poor conditions, left sick or injured, and treated as products instead of living beings.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
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In the absence of whales, sucker fish avoid predators by seeking other large creatures to latch onto, including manta rays, dolphins and unlucky scuba divers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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That means algae could grow in larger volumes, feeding more creatures and even possibly shifting how carbon moves through the ocean.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those who couldn’t abide all the delays and red tape have sold, in many cases for a fraction of what the land was worth, and in many cases to corporate entities.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Roosevelt’s creation of the new White House press quarters—off the main lobby of the then new West Wing—was a major leap forward in the relationship between the two entities.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Cambodian-French production, which had its world premiere in Tokyo, explores the lives of the Bunong people in Cambodia, an indigenous ethnic group that is under grave threat due to climate change.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Each specimen’s unique characteristics reminded him of the patterns and patinas that distinguish the objects at the family’s haveli, or nobleman’s mansion, in the Pink City.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Officer Fadil said the rapper had tested positive for illicit substances — including amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC — and he was remanded for two days before his release, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sharing a series of photos documenting the painstaking process, the homeowner revealed layers of paint, tar, and other substances that had built up over the years.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Campbell, one of the fastest men in college football, has six touchdown catches this season of 50 or more yards, including the 65-yard play that gave Sac State a 14-7 lead over the Vikings.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal daytime shooting in Avondale.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beings. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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