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verb

ˈliv How to pronounce live (audio)
Definition of livenext
1
as in to reside
to have a home he lives next door to the hospital

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as in to be
to have life Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece

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live

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adjective

ˈlīv How to pronounce live (audio)
1
as in operating
being in effective operation didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments

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2
as in breathing
having or showing life there is a tank of live lobsters sitting at the front of the restaurant

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Recent Examples of live
Verb
How Blue Zones Shape the Case for Beans Blue Zones are five regions where residents routinely live past 100. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 On one specific street in East Pasadena, location managers need to obtain signatures from all 36 residents that live there. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Adjective
Follow our Starship live blog for updates and other news about the test flight. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026 Among the company’s key priorities are broadening its entertainment offerings in areas such as live programming, games and video podcasts as well as growing its advertising business. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for live
Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
  1. reside
  2. be
  3. operating
  4. alive
  5. dwell
  6. exist
  7. operational
  8. living
Verb
  • In July 2025, Decree 524/2025 established an Investment Citizenship Programs Agency within its Ministry of Economy that would allow, for the first time, foreign investors to apply for citizenship without needing to reside in Argentina first.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • But there is only one trophy for the quadrennial global showpiece — the prize typically resides at the FIFA Museum in Zurich — making the chance to design its bespoke luggage a particular honour.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026
Definition of reside
Verb
  • Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • There was no other contestant other than Burnham, who comfortably surpassed that threshold.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of be
Adjective
  • True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2026
  • Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
    — Rachel Nostrant, Houston Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of operating
Adjective
  • Davis, a Tinley Park resident, drove to the Palos Heights Classic Car Show to keep alive a tradition started by her grandfather.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • What’s more thrilling than watching dinosaurs try to eat people alive on the big screen?
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
Definition of alive
Verb
  • Rather than dwelling on his Blairite roots, Burnham calls for the devolution of power away from London and points to his record as the mayor of Greater Manchester County from 2017 until last week.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Officials this week sharply reduced the amount of critical habitat in the Rocky Mountains designated for Canada lynx, forest-dwelling wildcats that are threatened by climate change and other pressures.
    — Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of dwell
Verb
  • Christian nationalists — once existing in the margins of American Christianity — have become mainstream in recent years, establishing churches that host some of the nation’s most powerful politicians.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Remaining floors would be dedicated to data center infrastructure, according to plans, which also show that an existing building on the site would be demolished and replaced.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of exist
Adjective
  • So Sheikh Hamad's doctrine may outlast him, but only if optionality becomes operational resilience rather than a portfolio of relationships on paper.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • More broadly, solutions need to consider siting and infrastructure decisions, operational strategies, and the full life cycle management of hardware and equipment.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of operational
Adjective
  • While plastic borders have gained popularity over the years for their practicality, many gardeners are now gravitating towards living borders consisting of plants, which offer a more natural look and can provide additional benefits, such as habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • What challenges is the co-living industry facing?
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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