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
More than 50 years ago, Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) began showing up in places like these, often unseen and uninvited, to defend the dignity, health and livelihood of farmworkers.
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David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and livelihoods.
—Amir Jina, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Still, the federal grants and contracts frozen in April in part over that issue remain locked up, meaning the turmoil for Harvard scholars who rely on that money for their research – and their livelihoods – are still in chaos.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
For everyone else, this trend offers hope that renewable energy can coexist with rural livelihoods, boost biodiversity and fight climate change, all at once.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and livelihoods.
—Amir Jina, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Still, the federal grants and contracts frozen in April in part over that issue remain locked up, meaning the turmoil for Harvard scholars who rely on that money for their research – and their livelihoods – are still in chaos.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
For everyone else, this trend offers hope that renewable energy can coexist with rural livelihoods, boost biodiversity and fight climate change, all at once.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
Noun
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Between 250 and 500 people leave the mission each year to independent living, Roscoe said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Singapore ranked second, praised for its blend of modern city living and green space initiatives.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Over 741,000 Nepalis left the country in the fiscal year 2023-24 to find employment, according to the Post.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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European policymakers were fully aware of the reorganization and job losses at Volkswagen, Luman said, amid broader concerns that falling employment in Germany’s historic car industry could put even more positions at risk.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, social media platforms drive roughly 80% of total online traffic in the country and serve as vital channels for business and communication.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The agreement aims to bolster US-UK collaboration between trillion-dollar tech sectors, enhancing opportunities for businesses and consumers.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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