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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
If he’s eventually convicted of the murder charge, Wondra could face up to life in prison or the death penalty.
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Alex Brizee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
His photos capture how much life there has changed.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
How to practice detachment in relationships Don’t rearrange your life.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Alex Brizee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
His photos capture how much life there has changed.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
How to practice detachment in relationships Don’t rearrange your life.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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Those increases have translated to energy markets, with jet fuel being the most affected, potentially leading to a rise in ticket prices later in the year.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Age has a way of mellowing a person, sanding away their rough edges, leaving only their essence.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is something the person looking to be verified knows to be true, but the ZKP method relies on trust.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Lyon highlighted a direct correlation between the intensity and duration of training.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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For carriers and other oil-intensive industries, much depends on the duration of conflict, according to Fitch Ratings.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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His shift away from drinking to a healthier lifestyle, including going for runs and working out at the gym, is not unusual for his generation.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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This gives women eye-opening information to make valuable lifestyle changes, such as monitoring blood pressure, staying physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Much of his early biography is fuzzy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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According to his official biography, he was tortured in detention at the hands of the SAVAK, the notorious secret police.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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However, stocks rebounded with vigor and were back to their old highs by August — the fastest recovery of its kind in history.—
Greg Iacurci,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The quick-growing perennial has a strong rebloom and overall great vigor, adding interest to the garden all summer long.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Four drive-by shootings Sunday night in Chicago within two and a half hours left one man dead and four people injured, police said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The body camera footage was obtained from the four officers who responded to a report of a man armed with a knife experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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This project will perform ground stabilization and replace critical bridge components, extending the lifespan of the bridge and ensuring long-term structural integrity.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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