Synonyms of livelihoods

livelihoods

noun

plural of livelihood

as in livings

a way of earning money in order to live

Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.

Related Words

• livings
• businesses
• employments
• enterprises
• trades
• jobs
• occupations
• professions
• vocations
• works
• fields
• games
• callings
• rackets
• situations
• métiers
• missions
• arts
• handicrafts
• lays
• engagements
• crafts
• lines
• lifeworks
• assignments
• offices
• gigs
• calls
• positions
• duties
• functions
• handcrafts
• berths
• tasks
• appointments
• loads
• places
• workloads
• posts
• billets

Dissimilar Words

• pursuits
• hobbies
• avocations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of livelihoods

In Medina, a working-class Dakar neighborhood hosting competitions, some workers say preparations have instead damaged their livelihoods. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Californios’ reign began to vanish even before the discovery of gold, when droughts and floods wiped out their easygoing livelihoods, and their lands were cut up, sold off, and their land grants swept aside by the new state. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Before a family receives the keys, electricians, plumbers, roofers, framers, concrete contractors and countless suppliers have invested their time and livelihoods in making that home possible. — Christian Swann, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Water is also impacted by climate change, as extreme weather causes both droughts and floods, causing loss of life and impacting livelihoods in fields including cotton agriculture. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

The conflict has collapsed vital export sectors, disrupted seasonal harvests, and destroyed livelihoods. — Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026

Iranians have seen livelihoods and purchasing power crumble as their currency's value has reached record lows, losing much of its value in the past year. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Our hearts are with the families whose homes and livelihoods have been impacted. — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

For people whose livelihoods depend on deliveries, the questions run deeper. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026