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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
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Welcome to Day 3 of the Miami Herald’s live blog chronicling around-the-clock updates on University of Miami football.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Rosenberg and her colleagues are now using PoseSwin to monitor over 100 bears living around McNeil River State Game Sanctuary without disrupting their daily habits.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Several sports companies may list their shares this year including perennial favorite SeatGeek, the ticketing company focused on live events.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Welcome to Day 3 of the Miami Herald’s live blog chronicling around-the-clock updates on University of Miami football.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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Turnbull has undergone surgery for prostate cancer, which would be a sympathetic predicament if not for the fact that his entire hideous self seems to reside in his genitals and their gratification.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hotel resides in a historic flatiron building that dates to 1904, and its Old World charm is juxtaposed with sleek, modern accents.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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And there are signs that assumptions about men’s unwillingness to use such products are eroding.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are more of us than there will ever be of them.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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
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Before the trade, Sherwood, a pending unrestricted free agent, led the cellar-dwelling Canucks with 17 goals.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The New York Yankees don’t sit around dwelling on Babe Ruth every day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The retrospective study would analyze existing health records to identify patterns linked to historical pollution exposure.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, Merck and J&J have shown steadier growth, driven by strong existing portfolios and promising pipelines.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The startup gains apparent capability but loses operational confidence.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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School administrators emphasized that the reopening represents months of coordination across agencies, contractors, educators, and local leaders to ensure the campus is safe, operational, and ready to welcome students home.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On Wednesday, Banfield described the relationship as casual while his wife was alive.—
OLIVIA DIAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's so much that goes into creating the show and this franchise and keeping it alive.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Budanov, who has survived numerous assassination attempts, began his career as a special forces operative and served in the east after Russia illegally annexed Crimea and its proxies took over Ukraine’s eastern fringes.—
Reuters 6 hr ago,
CNN Money,
2 Jan. 2026
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Their pre-operative assessment involves a thorough analysis of the airway.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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