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as in to be
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in operating
being in effective operation
didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments
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as in breathing
having or showing life
there is a tank of live lobsters sitting at the front of the restaurant
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Recent Examples of live
ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The Daily Mail reported that Robinson lived with Lance Twiggs in a three-bedroom apartment in Saint George, Utah.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Poda Beach Club features beach loungers hanging over the water, happy hour specials, and live music.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Mendoza forced her to live at his house.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The Daily Mail reported that Robinson lived with Lance Twiggs in a three-bedroom apartment in Saint George, Utah.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Nominations for this year's awards were announced July 14 during a live ceremony hosted by Harvey Guillén, Brenda Song and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Poda Beach Club features beach loungers hanging over the water, happy hour specials, and live music.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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In the summer of 2024, hundreds of people gathered in Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park in Council Grove, KS–about 80 miles southwest of Lawrence–a park owned by Kaw Nation that includes one of the three Kaw villages where Kanza people resided from the 1840s to 1872.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The film was backed by Luxembourg and France, has French producers, and Panahi resides in Paris four months a year.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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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
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And as far as the blowout loss goes, Scourton isn’t dwelling on the past.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the film doesn’t dwell on that part of the story, all of which unfolds long after Franz’s death.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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The project might also modify an existing stormwater culvert to boost public access, which now means walking through a parking lot.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Club statutes dictate that only the children or grandchildren of existing members (‘socios’) can become new members.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After launch, the team transferred control of the Switchblade from a user in the MQ-9A’s ground control station to a user on the ground nearer the operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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There’s no getting around Bryce Young’s three turnovers; no getting around the offense’s operational issues.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bruce Willis is still alive, his family and a caregiving team by his side at all hours.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But keeping the tradition alive is challenging.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Think of it as even more competition for our time in the present and future, future the operative descriptor in consideration of Anthropic’s $185 billion private valuation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some studies have even suggested the drug improves sleep quality in post-operative patients.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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