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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
According to federal statistics, the connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented; the needless dissection of animals in schools is conceivably the basis for contempt of all living beings, beginning at a young age.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The writer, perhaps best known for his best-selling Something is Killing the Children, is teaming up with Marguerite Bennett for Odin, a new original horror comic book series that sees neo-Nazi punks face ancient Norse beings.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Its reality is that of the world of the mountains, of the humans and the other beings that inhabit them.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
These special beings unite to try and discover their true evolutionary purpose while being watched and hunted by a dark group called the Whispers.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
In the book, the dinosaurs ingest multivitamins that turn them into intelligent beings.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
And being is inclusive of all beings.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Cosmic beings, give yourselves credit.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
The world that existed then feels like the last vestige of a connection to some kind of human lineage, a throughline of history that all living beings more or less agreed on.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The writer, perhaps best known for his best-selling Something is Killing the Children, is teaming up with Marguerite Bennett for Odin, a new original horror comic book series that sees neo-Nazi punks face ancient Norse beings.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Its reality is that of the world of the mountains, of the humans and the other beings that inhabit them.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
These special beings unite to try and discover their true evolutionary purpose while being watched and hunted by a dark group called the Whispers.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
In the book, the dinosaurs ingest multivitamins that turn them into intelligent beings.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
And being is inclusive of all beings.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Cosmic beings, give yourselves credit.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
The world that existed then feels like the last vestige of a connection to some kind of human lineage, a throughline of history that all living beings more or less agreed on.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The strategic trading card game Magic, which was created in 1993, typically features two players going head-to-head using custom decks of collectible cards to cast spells, unleash creatures or use artifacts to defeat their opponent.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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All three entities are also under same umbrella of Paramount Skydance.—
Yffy Yossifor,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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The paperback is a collaboration between Calumet Editions and Afton Press, separate entities for which Leask is publisher.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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The spa uses oils and essences from the hotel's medicinal garden, while the treatment rooms are set within the former convent's nuns' cells.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 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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That’s where the flightless parrot lives, which has made its survival complicated.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But that rarely gets in the way of fans feeling fully invested in the competition, feeling every bump as the stars put their lives on the line for their entertainment.—
Adam Davidson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her daughters — artists Alison and Lezley, and writer Tracye, their mother’s studio director — also stay on the lookout for objects that might catch her eye.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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With a friend, slowly rake it across the floor to pick up dust and debris, and to push out larger objects from underneath the couch.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many appear to be covered in white, yellow, red or brown substances.—
Ryan Hansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aldermen also became embroiled in a heated but symbolic debate about hemp after Johnson vetoed an ordinance approved by the council last month that would have broadly banned many intoxicating hemp substances.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ten men were arrested from Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama and Ecuador.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jackson, who can quickly get inside to score, gives the team three big men, along with Lopez and rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser, a luxury not many teams enjoy.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.—
Amy Wallace,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beings. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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