as in lives
a member of the human race
we're all human beings, regardless of our differences
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Recent Examples of human beings
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
So many seem eager to be rid of the labors of thought and expression—the very labors that define them as free and autonomous human beings—by ceding them to generative artificial intelligence.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Will human beings pay to watch AI stars?
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Having to choose between good and evil, in the Grand Inquisitor’s view, is a burden that human beings are too weak to bear.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Micro outlook Earth Spirit celebrates the industry’s sustainable strengths and reconnects human beings to natural sources.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.
—Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Chatbots train off of a body of real information, gathered and synthesized by real human beings.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
There were even live human beings manning the fitting rooms.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
So many seem eager to be rid of the labors of thought and expression—the very labors that define them as free and autonomous human beings—by ceding them to generative artificial intelligence.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Will human beings pay to watch AI stars?
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Having to choose between good and evil, in the Grand Inquisitor’s view, is a burden that human beings are too weak to bear.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Micro outlook Earth Spirit celebrates the industry’s sustainable strengths and reconnects human beings to natural sources.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.
—Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Chatbots train off of a body of real information, gathered and synthesized by real human beings.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
There were even live human beings manning the fitting rooms.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for human beings
Noun
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The performers are shown living their lives on the circus backlot, having relationships, building families, and participating in the performance life and ecosystem of the circus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Women typically spend the middle 60% of their lives in relatively ill-health, due to hormonal changes, diagnostic delays, and other factors, and the last 30% of their lives in relatively good health.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 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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If Elsbeth doesn’t believe that the blameless Chop and his team of props guys did it, what about all of the men who like to visit Beryl at all hours of the evening?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some guys got to be the tough guy.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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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These were innocent, vulnerable individuals who were brutally judicially murdered – often for political or personal gain.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Clenton's vehicle collided with a grey Seat Ibiza vehicle, leaving several other individuals hospitalized, per a press release from the Staffordshire Police.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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Will future machine-intelligent beings count?—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The United States and, likely, China will send humans to Mars in the coming decades.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Understanding the careful examination of a complete picture of how fatty acid works in the distinct physiological context of mice, and then human skin, would be necessary before applying it to humans.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Human beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human%20beings. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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