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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
Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The Landmark’s stage welcomes big-name concerts, touring Broadway hits, and a steady stream of live events that keep the marquee glowing year-round.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Today, guests can enjoy a spot of pampering at the two-story Fairmont Spa, catch some rays at the rooftop pool, and sip cocktails while listening to live jazz at the Alter Ego library bar.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The event features live performances, Catrina face painting, contests, local art installations and a ceremonial procession through downtown.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The Landmark’s stage welcomes big-name concerts, touring Broadway hits, and a steady stream of live events that keep the marquee glowing year-round.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
Verb
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Neptune and Jackie will be residing in tanks near each other, but not in the same habitat.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Adolpho Veloso, the film’s cinematographer who was raised in Brazil and now resides in Portugal, was sent the script and connected to it immediately.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the new research, which analyzed data from 125,000 children, there was a 36% decline in all food allergies between 2012 and 2020.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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There are also ramifications for the agriculture industry and food production.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 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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Emmer acknowledged the disagreements but didn’t dwell on them.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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During their surveys, which lasted from 2023 to 2025, researchers found dozens of cave-dwelling millipedes, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With so much talk about evolution this season, using new signings and existing players in different ways could be key for Arteta.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the technology to detect that when Paul Mellon bought it in the middle of the twentieth century to give to the Beinecke Library at Yale didn’t exist yet.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The operational side is so key.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Equipped with advanced turboshaft engines, high-efficiency rotor systems, and anti-icing technology, the military variants of the Z-20 are built for demanding operational conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the worst conditions, history was kept alive.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Warren speaks about them often to keep their memories alive.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Henry’s operative term is plyometrics, referring to short bursts of exercise that build agility.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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Usually, this does not include lodging, transportation, or post-operative assistance.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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