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
This is about the future of our children, the integrity of our schools, and the livelihoods of the teachers who are
committed to making Gary a better city for everyone.
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Gleneva Dunham, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
For TikTok fans and Americans who rely on TikTok for their livelihoods, betting on Trump's dealmaking skills likely continues to feel tenuous as Lutnick forecasts a potential shutdown that could come within weeks.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
These are the kind of ugly games that sometimes get played when GMs and coaches grow apart and pressure builds on their job securities and livelihoods.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
Models and their advocates have sounded the alarm about livelihoods hanging in the balance.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Gleneva Dunham, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
For TikTok fans and Americans who rely on TikTok for their livelihoods, betting on Trump's dealmaking skills likely continues to feel tenuous as Lutnick forecasts a potential shutdown that could come within weeks.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
These are the kind of ugly games that sometimes get played when GMs and coaches grow apart and pressure builds on their job securities and livelihoods.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
Models and their advocates have sounded the alarm about livelihoods hanging in the balance.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
Noun
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Consider your daily routine, activity level and living space when deciding what type of animal to adopt.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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The cost of living is lower than in most of Europe, from real estate to produce.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s tariffs, which could have impacted employment numbers, didn’t single out California, Flores said.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once these people have a roof over their heads, they’re offered services for drug abuse, mental illness, education and employment.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tang has spent the past five years at Severance studio Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor), leading a global team that acquired and financed scripted and unscripted projects for the TV distribution business.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of the past few months, Trump’s negotiators have secured several concessions from China, including purchases of US soybeans and a halt to antitrust investigations into some large American companies that threatened their ability to do business there.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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