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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
even though he's 86 years old, he still shows a lot of life
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as in person
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
frontier life must have been rugged, exciting, challenging, and more than a little dangerous
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as in biography
a history of a person's life
a renowned historian who has written lives of several early presidents
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Recent Examples of life
Today, when we are bombarded with news, alerts, and the constant intrusion of digital devices into every facet of our lives, that sentiment seems truer than ever.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Premiering in 2002, the crime drama depicted life on the streets of Baltimore with uncompromising realism, following a sprawling cast of characters from police officers to drug kingpins.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Schools worthy of Chicago’s children and worthy of the educators who dedicate their lives to them.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Boston leaders heralded a new class of valedictorians as a group ready to take a range of diverse life experiences and their BPS education to make impacts on the world Tuesday as the school year comes to a close.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Premiering in 2002, the crime drama depicted life on the streets of Baltimore with uncompromising realism, following a sprawling cast of characters from police officers to drug kingpins.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Schools worthy of Chicago’s children and worthy of the educators who dedicate their lives to them.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Boston leaders heralded a new class of valedictorians as a group ready to take a range of diverse life experiences and their BPS education to make impacts on the world Tuesday as the school year comes to a close.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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State health departments will continue to conduct daily symptom monitoring, as well as 24/7 continuous oversight of each person, and provide guidance through the remainder of the 42-day monitoring period, which will end June 21.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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It is made for an on-the-go business person or visitor who wants to maximize their time in the Bay Area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Every foot off target is a point added to the score, and every second outside the duration target is multiplied by four and added to the score.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With now more than 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties globally, Hilton delivers more aspirational choices to discerning travelers.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Bomanbridge, which is headquartered in Singapore with an additional office in London, brings a catalogue exceeding 5,700 hours across factual, wildlife, history, lifestyle and scripted genres.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Writer, reader, and protagonists become involved in a common pursuit of the kind celebrated by Richard Holmes in his writing about biography.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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And since Platner is a novice candidate, his biography is his main selling point.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Squish the bags around with vigor and joy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The scene was genuinely awful to watch, but the movie—a story of plague, passion, period costumes, and an unwashed man in a tunic skipping town to cure writer’s block—ended up thrilling us; the portrayal of two creative minds working together (and apart) was, oddly, familiar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Images from a Ring security camera show a man, whom the restraining order request identifies as Applegate, at Carpenter’s front door and being confronted by a security guard with a flashlight.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Proper maintenance extends the lifespan of your system and keeps it working efficiently.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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