as in living
a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihood
Tens of millions of Iranians rely on the regime for their livelihood, and tens of thousands of fathers and sons serve in the security forces that would be targeted.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Everybody has their own livelihoods.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Grayson's attorneys submitted character letters on behalf of their client, and argued that the jury convicted Grayson on a lesser charge, as he was tried for first-degree murder, and that his life and livelihood have been severely impacted by the conviction.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Advancing Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture practices help strengthen soil health, improve water retention and reduce erosion, outcomes that directly impact farmer livelihoods and long-term productivity.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Everybody has their own livelihoods.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Grayson's attorneys submitted character letters on behalf of their client, and argued that the jury convicted Grayson on a lesser charge, as he was tried for first-degree murder, and that his life and livelihood have been severely impacted by the conviction.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Advancing Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture practices help strengthen soil health, improve water retention and reduce erosion, outcomes that directly impact farmer livelihoods and long-term productivity.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
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Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tenants assert the problems affected safety, health and daily living and were visible enough that management should have been aware.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every year, the BLS undertakes a process aimed at providing a near-complete employment count by squaring up the monthly survey estimates with data drawn from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages program, which covers about 95% of US jobs.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some businesses require drug tests for employment or following an on-site accident.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Morgan, Dave Canales and Brandt Tilis have a history of locking up homegrown players who handle their business on and off the field.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lewis promised to help modernize the paper’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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