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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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Jennifer discussed cases, real patients, living human beings who are alive precisely because of CRISPR therapies.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 June 2026
Elsewhere, eight live roaches sat on a table behind a tabletop flip-top cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Anna Cafolla is American Vogue’s news editor, working across fashion, beauty, culture and living from London.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Jennifer discussed cases, real patients, living human beings who are alive precisely because of CRISPR therapies.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Seeing the finalists bring their passion and talent to a live stage in London to compete at such a high level is a powerful reminder of what makes our community so special.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 June 2026
Elsewhere, eight live roaches sat on a table behind a tabletop flip-top cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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Grassy, woody and brushy areas with ample foliage for hiding in are where ticks most often reside.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The Lorax author resided at the hillside estate until his 1991 death.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There was a flurry of excitement; groups of people carrying bottles of sparkling wine were rushing down to the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In the meantime, there is a World Cup to win and Os Magricos to surpass.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dream person to dress, dead or alive?—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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To keep the good vibes alive, discuss the highlights of your trip and brainstorm ways to incorporate those elements into your everyday life.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Verb
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But the Petersons’ house tucks in cleanly to a new subdivision without an accessory dwelling unit or any sign that six adults spanning six decades live inside.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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The second looked at life among migrant workers, sharecroppers and others dwelling in mountain areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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For this poet, the first place of childhood and language is his village in the South, a place that has continued to exist in defiance of some of the most brutal forces of occupation, aggression, and now unabashed annihilation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Why automakers are interested For China, one of the biggest advantages of semi-solid-state batteries is their compatibility with existing manufacturing infrastructure.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The strategic capital allocation serves distinct operational needs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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While Units 3 and 4 at the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant remain operational, work to replace them has already begun, with concrete pouring for Units 7 and 8 scheduled to start in March 2024 and March 2025, respectively.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Common spaces include a guest kitchen, lounge, and outdoor terrace, evoking a co-living space more than a standard hotel.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In theory, that would mean rewriting 18 million points of code to convert a living roan cell to a reborn bluebuck cell.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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