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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
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The class is led by improv comedian and educator Amanda Lee Williams, who uses improvisational theater techniques to help future caregivers communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
But on his latest album, In My Dreams, recorded between live shows and the studio, the easygoing savant stops to assess his indefatigable career, still equipped with his signature experimentalism and his longstanding penchant for collaboration.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Is this all lip service, or will those living near the buzz of an overactive data center actually see relief?
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The class is led by improv comedian and educator Amanda Lee Williams, who uses improvisational theater techniques to help future caregivers communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
From videos showing concert footage of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to a live band playing renditions of songs by the Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye, Friday’s meeting served as a send-off for both the arena and Visit Fort Worth’s outgoing CEO Bob Jameson.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
But on his latest album, In My Dreams, recorded between live shows and the studio, the easygoing savant stops to assess his indefatigable career, still equipped with his signature experimentalism and his longstanding penchant for collaboration.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
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In November 2024, the Justice Department charged Farhad Shakeri — an Afghan national residing in Tehran — in a separate plot.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Most of the album ventures beyond the R&B pockets Yebba usually resides in.—
Larisha Paul,
VIBE.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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So there is room to add more shifts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, there was recently a big effort to de-fund Chandra, which would leave humanity without a flagship-class X-ray observatory of any type.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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
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Uncovering an ancient ancestor At first, scientists thought the ancient microbial ancestor of complex life was a simple cell, dwelling in oxygen-free environments.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mayaka doesn’t dwell on his past opportunities.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Approving or rejecting candidates from Washington requires a functioning political process, a legitimate transitional authority and a population willing to accept an American imprimatur on their leadership — none of which exists.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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In Massachusetts, advocates are turning attention to an existing office in the state’s education department.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Winners Alliance did not control GST’s board, did not direct GST’s operational decisions, and did not instruct GST on whether, when, or how to stage events.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Maintaining operational compatibility across both submarine generations is intended to preserve continuity within the United States’ nuclear triad as the fleet evolves, reports Army Recognition.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Through it, Luck has done paid work for Washington State and Oregon State—when those schools were trying to keep the Pac-12 alive—Tarleton State, the WAC and the ASUN.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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But just in that moment, Lorna couldn’t for the life of her remember whether that particular child was dead or alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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His campaign has gained the backing of controversial right-wing radio host and political operative Dan Proft of Naples, Florida, as well as far-right former legislator Jeanne Ives, now a member of the Republican State Central Committee.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The long-standing phrase energy transition remains operative for much of the world—though others reject it.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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