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verb

ˈliv How to pronounce live (audio)
Definition of livenext
1
as in to reside
to have a home he lives next door to the hospital

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as in to be
to have life Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece

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live

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adjective

ˈlīv How to pronounce live (audio)
1
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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2
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
Verb
But living within sustained constraint can require precision, discipline and long-term thinking. — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 With many of those programs gone and the cost of living increasing, foreclosures are increasing. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Adjective
The big upgrade here is that ER 2 can process live video feeds from the robot’s cameras, allowing the system to track progress as the robot lumbers from one step to the next. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 The company lost out to Netflix to stream several live NFL games earlier this year. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for live
Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
  1. reside
  2. be
  3. operating
  4. alive
  5. dwell
  6. exist
  7. operational
  8. living
Verb
  • Contrast that with some of the football stadia back home built in the last 15-20 years where, beyond the spelling out of a club’s name on the appropriately coloured seats, there’s precious little hint as to who resides there.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • In 2024, for example, the recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao was bankrolled almost exclusively by hundreds of thousands of dollars from hedge fund manager Philip Dreyfuss, who at the time resided in Piedmont.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Definition of reside
Verb
  • This June, there were about 79,000, according to Mobile Pathways' data.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There is a public hearing to discuss the site plan for the data center.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of be
Adjective
  • That sits on the books of the league’s 32 Equity investment arm, and 1/32 of any gains or losses in the entity flow through the Packers’ non-operating income.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of operating
Adjective
  • This is a strong day to pitch, perform, flirt, draft, or share something that feels alive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • This is now the second episode this season that has ended with Corlys seemingly dead but probably alive.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of alive
Verb
  • Similarly, during construction, heavy machinery causes soil compaction, temporary dust and noise pollution, which can further disorient wildlife, by changing local ecosystems and altering conditions for plants, ground-dwelling species and insects.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Vieira said the quick turnaround gives the Earthquakes little time to dwell on Wednesday’s disappointment.
    — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of dwell
Verb
  • The comparison is imperfect because a computer is a physical asset while a ChatGPT user accesses software through an existing phone or computer.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers say the trial is not intended to replace existing treatments veterans are on, but to determine whether semaglutide could offer another option.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of exist
Adjective
  • As airlines promote their eco-friendly initiatives this summer, experts advise looking past the marketing to find companies making genuine operational changes.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • With characterization finished, GRETA is entering its regular operational phase as a primary instrument for FRIB users.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of operational
Adjective
  • While plastic borders have gained popularity over the years for their practicality, many gardeners are now gravitating towards living borders consisting of plants, which offer a more natural look and can provide additional benefits, such as habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • What challenges is the co-living industry facing?
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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