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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
No amount of criticism dissuaded him and his fans from believing that Earth has been visited repeatedly by beings from Outer Space, and will be again in the future.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The researchers argue that math may be one of the few things intelligent beings across the universe could genuinely share.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
The practice of loving-kindness often involves quietly reciting to oneself several traditional phrases designed to evoke metta, and visualizing the beings who will receive that loving-kindness.
—Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Cosmic beings, 2026 is the money year many of us have been preparing for without even realizing it.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Animals are sentient beings that must be cared for.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Čapek’s initially emotionless robots develop into conscious, thinking beings and then violently revolt against their human creators.
—David M. Ewalt, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Representations of straight women’s sexuality in mainstream media repeatedly come at the cost of their own empowerment—they’re often portrayed as nonsexual beings, or, on the other side of the spectrum, overly-sexualized through the male gaze.
—Maya Walsh-Little, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The researchers argue that math may be one of the few things intelligent beings across the universe could genuinely share.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
The practice of loving-kindness often involves quietly reciting to oneself several traditional phrases designed to evoke metta, and visualizing the beings who will receive that loving-kindness.
—Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Cosmic beings, 2026 is the money year many of us have been preparing for without even realizing it.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Animals are sentient beings that must be cared for.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Čapek’s initially emotionless robots develop into conscious, thinking beings and then violently revolt against their human creators.
—David M. Ewalt, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Representations of straight women’s sexuality in mainstream media repeatedly come at the cost of their own empowerment—they’re often portrayed as nonsexual beings, or, on the other side of the spectrum, overly-sexualized through the male gaze.
—Maya Walsh-Little, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
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But no creatures are as synonymous with the Everglades as the alligators and crocodiles.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to Instagram, Facebook, or their affiliated entities.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The receiver and its forensic accountant scrutinized the activities of just seven entities that Acharya and his company controlled, a review that revealed an intricate web of dealings by the real estate executive.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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What happened next was the drive of Beck’s and the Hurricanes’ lives.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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By learning from video that captures how humans interact with objects, NEO can generalize its behavior across unfamiliar environments and tasks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just don’t place fragile items and objects that could be damaged by extreme heat or cold in your trunk unless your car is staying put and the weather is mild.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Historic fire data showed about 20% of properties still contain toxic substances above California’s benchmarks for residential properties.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Though cocaine, which was legal in the 19th century, was the vice of many in the book, many other substances make an appearance, including cannabis, amphetamines, alcohol, acid, painkillers and even yellow paint.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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Two men — identified as Paul Markoff, 38, of North Bend, and Erik Henne, 43, of Snoqualmie Pass —were killed in the avalanche.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In fact, seven of the top 10 most-listened to podcasts—with collective audiences numbering in the tens of millions—are hosted by men.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beings. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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