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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
Dogs are often bred repeatedly in poor conditions, left sick or injured, and treated as products instead of living beings.
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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In Stephen King’s Dark Tower book series, Maturin the Turtle is one of 12 beings known as Guardians of the Beam.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Cosmic beings, the sky is still rippling with the emotional, existential echoes of last week’s Jupiter–Chiron square, and many of us are noticing which parts of our inner child still feel exposed, reactive, or defensive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
That small question sparks an incredible journey filled with mystery, time travel, battles, and ancient beings known as Watchers.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Will future machine-intelligent beings count?
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Three of the giant beings went north and east.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In the world of Dispatch, sentient beings who simply aren’t human by the standard definition aren’t called people.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
As with the tikbálang, many monsters' status as threatening beings started within the confines of colonialism, Zarka pointed out.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In Stephen King’s Dark Tower book series, Maturin the Turtle is one of 12 beings known as Guardians of the Beam.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025
Cosmic beings, the sky is still rippling with the emotional, existential echoes of last week’s Jupiter–Chiron square, and many of us are noticing which parts of our inner child still feel exposed, reactive, or defensive.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
That small question sparks an incredible journey filled with mystery, time travel, battles, and ancient beings known as Watchers.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Will future machine-intelligent beings count?
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Three of the giant beings went north and east.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
In the world of Dispatch, sentient beings who simply aren’t human by the standard definition aren’t called people.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
As with the tikbálang, many monsters' status as threatening beings started within the confines of colonialism, Zarka pointed out.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
Noun
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Government entities focused on these issues can and should play a larger role.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to founders Vik and Vizan Giri, the brand is an expansion of the environmental and social mission of their existing entities.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This list includes hundreds of substances including formaldehyde, many flame retardants, heavy metals such as chromium and lead, bisphenols, and PFAS.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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His fans show up amped, things get loud, there’s rampant marijuana and other substances floating like confetti, and the entire place transforms into a full-on party.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beings. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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