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verb

ˈliv How to pronounce live (audio)
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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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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
Those living roots carry minerals down into the earth to create a thriving subterranean ecosystem–fungi, earthworms, nitrogen–biodiversity–on this storied 1,000 acre plot of land; the largest tea farm in Korea on this tiny island. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Even Charles Darwin recognized this, which is why admitting agency into the living world isn’t some kind of mystical challenge to Darwinism. — Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026
Adjective
Additional casting for the live read will be announced at a later date. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 July 2026 The opening night will include a red carpet, a live traditional bagpipe processional, and then a screening of Braveheart followed by a Q&A and keynote with Wallace. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 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
  • To protect patient privacy, the state public health department does not disclose where in the state the patients reside.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Entrants of the contest must be 21 or older and reside in the United States.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of reside
Verb
  • There are more moments to come, with SoFi Stadium slated to host Super Bowl LXI in February and then, in 2028, to stage the Olympic Opening Ceremony and the Olympic swimming competition.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • There is an ethos in the tech industry that talent and information should be able to flow freely and that execution is what ultimately wins.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of be
Adjective
  • 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
  • Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
    — Rachel Nostrant, Houston Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of operating
Adjective
  • The family fought for three hours last July Fourth to stay alive after more than a summer’s worth of rain fell overnight on bone-dry soil, pushing the waterway from about 3 feet to 30 feet in just 45 minutes.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of alive
Verb
  • Like Taylor, Paul is always pushing on to his new music, rather than dwelling in the past.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
  • That comparison may be a bit dramatic, but the cellar-dwelling Red Sox’s four-game sweep over the weekend exposed some of the Aaron Judge-less Yankees’ most glaring issues.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Definition of dwell
Verb
  • When more homes are built and the housing shortage is chipped away, existing homes in the area may sell for less money.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Lego resale store Bricks and Minifigs, the Junk Girls shop and workshop, and thrift shops co-exist with chains like Victoria’s Secret, Barnes and Noble, Antropolgie, Urban Outfitters, and Williams Sonoma.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of exist
Adjective
  • Significant challenges persist in areas like China and digital sales, demanding sustainable operational improvements.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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