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
Over decades, thousands of oil spills in the delta have forced communities to relocate at the expense of their agricultural livelihoods and culture.
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Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Migrations of these fish, like migrations of buffalo on the American plains once did, shape ecosystems, livelihoods and culture.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Lyftogt said Iowans who signed up to fight in the Civil War were overwhelmingly smallholder farmers, laborers and tradesman who saw the possibility of slavery spreading to their borders as a threat to their livelihoods.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
By tethering the livelihood of these workers to divisive debates over sanctuary policies, the Democrats have prioritized political optics over the basic welfare of the American worker.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Migrations of these fish, like migrations of buffalo on the American plains once did, shape ecosystems, livelihoods and culture.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Lyftogt said Iowans who signed up to fight in the Civil War were overwhelmingly smallholder farmers, laborers and tradesman who saw the possibility of slavery spreading to their borders as a threat to their livelihoods.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
By tethering the livelihood of these workers to divisive debates over sanctuary policies, the Democrats have prioritized political optics over the basic welfare of the American worker.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
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The deal, first reported by Bloomberg, brings a team of about 50 engineers into Amazon’s Personal Robotics Group as the company looks to expand beyond warehouse automation into everyday living spaces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are also a few suites that feature small, refined living spaces and balcony access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For every bottle of Max Mix sold at participating Hy-Vee stores this month, both Max Mix and Hy-Vee will have donated $1 to Inclusion Connections BelongKC — a nonprofit that helps support individuals with disabilities through inclusivity, community involvement and access to employment.—
Alexa Stone
Updated March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to Ball, the move offers long-term, strategic answers to transforming the area and supports the Route 1 Corridor Plan by promoting employment and increasing access to housing.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The route connects Montreal to New York City and is commonly used by both business and leisure travelers.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Analysts and businesses are concerned that the Iran war could drag on for months and have devastating economic consequences.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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