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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
Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Lockhart attended the Westlake School for Girls, living there five days a week, and spent weekends and holidays with her folks water-skiing on Lake Arrowhead.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition to dropping the live networks, YouTube TV also is removing any DVR library recordings users have made from those networks.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Andrew, however, continues to live rent-free at the Royal Lodge at Windsor Estate, according to a copy of a lease agreement obtained by USA TODAY.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Lockhart attended the Westlake School for Girls, living there five days a week, and spent weekends and holidays with her folks water-skiing on Lake Arrowhead.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The four-day weekend features Michelin star and James Beard Award winning chefs, renowned sommeliers, and an exciting lineup of live music from Grammy-award winners that spans genres from Americana and bluegrass to rock and roll and the blues.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition to dropping the live networks, YouTube TV also is removing any DVR library recordings users have made from those networks.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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But Drexel and her family, all American citizens living in the US while Jin resided in China, hope a major diplomatic meeting this week might change that.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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A number of the defendants are unlawfully residing in the United States, federal prosecutors said in a news release.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 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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Familiar character Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) dwells here.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The lady beetle is known primarily as a tree-dwelling species, but it can be found on almost any plant where aphids occur.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Though Angel Stadium would have the capacity, per an existing lease agreement in place through 2038, the baseball team would likely be entitled to reimbursement of any admission and parking taxes collected, city officials said.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Harrington said that if historic status is denied, the company is prepared to move forward with its redevelopment plans under the existing standards.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond legal costs, Powers Gardner detailed new security and operational burdens.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Humain has been using the AI system internally to run much of its HR, finance, legal, operational and IT departments.—
Tala Alrajjal,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Keeping the breed and other native species alive is challenging.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Down Cemetery Road, which premiered Wednesday on Apple TV, kicks off with a house exploding in a neighborhood in Oxford, England, that kills two occupants but leaves a little girl alive.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Picture every Caribbean cliché and Barbados fits the bill, a Goldilocks island with the just-right combination of easygoing culture, world-class beaches, and co-operative weather.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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Always bring a full list of your supplements to your pre-operative visit.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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