1
2
as in to be
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in operating
being in effective operation
didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in breathing
having or showing life
there is a tank of live lobsters sitting at the front of the restaurant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of live
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Buzz stayed with Bonnie, continuing to live with Jessie, Rex (Wallace Shawn), Hamm (John Ratzenberger) and other toys, including the new addition of Forky (Tony Hale).
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
In times of financial upheaval, the thinking goes, movie theaters weather the storm as the cheapest form of live entertainment stretching back nearly a century to the Great Depression.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for live
Verb
Blowing Rock The town of Blowing Rock is a delight for those who want to live like a local for a few days.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Buzz stayed with Bonnie, continuing to live with Jessie, Rex (Wallace Shawn), Hamm (John Ratzenberger) and other toys, including the new addition of Forky (Tony Hale).
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
To celebrate the launch, there will be a party at the Ranch on Saturday, April 26, with live music, food, and samples of the new whiskey to try.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
In times of financial upheaval, the thinking goes, movie theaters weather the storm as the cheapest form of live entertainment stretching back nearly a century to the Great Depression.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for live
Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
-
Turner has a house in Indiana, while Nist resides in New Jersey.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
-
As well, the museum challenged the authority of the Manhattan DA’s office, on the grounds that the drawing had not resided in New York for nearly sixty years.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
There are two ways to watch the series through Fubo or Peacock.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
-
There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.—
John Kelly, Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
-
The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Verb
-
Cybercriminals are known to dwell within the data infrastructure of an enterprise for months, waiting for the optimal opportunity to inflict the most damage.—
Eric Herzog,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
-
The gross density would be roughly three dwelling units per acre.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
While real estate and unemployment figures remain relatively stable, concerns exist about rising foreclosures and potential job losses.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
-
The repository doesn’t exist yet, but the path forward appears relatively free of obstacles—at least there are no apparent legal ones.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Impact: Reduction in operational bottlenecks, improved efficiency and better citizen service without increasing headcount.—
Buyan Thyagarajan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Combs founded the company in 2012 but held no operational role for many years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Sunny and Gizmo have only been alive for a few weeks but have already garnered quite a few fans.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
-
In the game series, it's assumed that Bill is still alive when Ellie, Joel and Tess leave.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Edge computing presents its own set of challenges in industrial environments, and enterprises must take into account the operative aspects of managing on-site applications across numerous locations, often with varying degrees of connectivity and resource availability.—
Carl Moberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Beyond the part itself, the bureau recommends that people ensure their car alarms are operative and to park in safe locations.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share