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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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2
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
Larson bought her cabin for $120,000, paid in installments, in addition to monthly maintenance fees, under a plan that had promised the possibility of living aboard for up to 15 years. — Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Offe Market also plans to develop personalized product recommendations and live and video shopping experiences. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Trump in Rock Hill live updates Live updates will follow below, with the most recent at the top. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 There hasn’t been an actual live announcement since 2019, the year before COVID. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for live
Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
  1. reside
  2. be
  3. operating
  4. breathing
  5. dwell
  6. exist
  7. operational
  8. alive
Verb
  • On Monday, Romania’s anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, said that three foreign nationals — two Belarusians and one Ukrainian, all residing in European Union countries — were being investigated in connection with the fire in Brasov.
    — Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The works were given without any tax incentives and include oil paintings, watercolors, and miniatures by artists who resided in South Asia during the 18th and 19th centuries.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of reside
Verb
  • The Justice Department argues that there is just as much to lose if the ballots aren’t separated.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • There are also the accusations of corruption against Lula’s inner circle, including his eldest son.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of be
Adjective
  • The Georgia park was closed on Tuesday for a pre-scheduled non-operating day, officials said.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of operating
Adjective
  • Police were called to an Overland Park apartment for a non-breathing child, and shortly after law enforcement arrived, medical personnel pronounced the girl dead, according to court documents.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of breathing
Verb
  • Thankfully, these aren't the nests of some colossal moon-dwelling arachnids, but streaks of bright material cast across the lunar surface by the violent impacts that created the bright young craters.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Even New York's youngest player didn't dwell too long over Shesterkin getting sidelined.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of dwell
Verb
  • The demonstrations are intended to test the practical requirements of operating electric air taxis in existing transportation infrastructure, including airport access, air traffic coordination and passenger connections.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Heat is looking to advance past the four-game group stage and to the knockout rounds for the second time in the four years that the in-season tournament has existed.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of exist
Adjective
  • The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral coordination and operational cooperation within the framework of the Gang Suppression Force.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • No mechanical failure, operational error, or other contributing factor has been identified.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of operational
Adjective
  • Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, defender Cherrion Valerius scored the first of his career and Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over LAFC on Sunday night.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Supporting fresh talent keeps the interest and excitement around the industry as a whole alive, and Arnault has clearly found inspiration in the indies.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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