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as in biographies
a history of a person's life
a renowned historian who has written lives of several early presidents
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as in people
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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as in times
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the Egyptian civilization had an extremely long life
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as in lifestyles
the way people live at a particular time and place
frontier life must have been rugged, exciting, challenging, and more than a little dangerous
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as in is
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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Recent Examples of lives
Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The suspect appeared in a 2017 segment on KABC-TV about a conference showcasing inventions aimed at improving the lives of seniors.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Amongst all the questions hanging in the balance, one thing is certain; their lives will never be the same again, per Hulu.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The declaration notwithstanding, many people no doubt wanted to go on with their lives without getting personally involved in the war.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
There is anger, because decisions are being made that don’t give people the right to their own lives.
—Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Pro mode dials up the competition, giving you just three lives to complete the puzzle before game over.
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.
—April 20, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Paris prosecutor’s office opened last year an investigation into TikTok over allegations that the platform allows content promoting suicide and that its algorithms may encourage vulnerable young people to take their own lives.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
An executive who lives up to her initials, Mary van Praag is no stranger to a brand turnaround.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Daisy, which marks Cotugno's psychological suspense debut, follows Daisy, who lives as a socialite on Long Island in the aftermath of Jay Gatsby's death.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Jacam Manricks, who lives across from the park, says nighttime activity has raised safety concerns for his family.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The western stock of Stellers, however, which lives around east of Alaska's Cape Suckling, remains endangered.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But after one parent was killed by a merlin — a small falcon that lives throughout the Great Lakes region — the nest’s eggs were taken to the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, where veterinarians hatched and reared the chicks, Pepper included.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The video lives up to the high fashion focus of the film, with each artist taking turns in different looks.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The bottom of the barbell is financially strained, but at least partially visible to policymakers because that is where safety-net eligibility lives.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and one donation may help save up to three lives, according to the American Red Cross.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The suspect appeared in a 2017 segment on KABC-TV about a conference showcasing inventions aimed at improving the lives of seniors.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Amongst all the questions hanging in the balance, one thing is certain; their lives will never be the same again, per Hulu.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The declaration notwithstanding, many people no doubt wanted to go on with their lives without getting personally involved in the war.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
There is anger, because decisions are being made that don’t give people the right to their own lives.
—Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Pro mode dials up the competition, giving you just three lives to complete the puzzle before game over.
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.
—April 20, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Paris prosecutor’s office opened last year an investigation into TikTok over allegations that the platform allows content promoting suicide and that its algorithms may encourage vulnerable young people to take their own lives.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
An executive who lives up to her initials, Mary van Praag is no stranger to a brand turnaround.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Daisy, which marks Cotugno's psychological suspense debut, follows Daisy, who lives as a socialite on Long Island in the aftermath of Jay Gatsby's death.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Jacam Manricks, who lives across from the park, says nighttime activity has raised safety concerns for his family.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The western stock of Stellers, however, which lives around east of Alaska's Cape Suckling, remains endangered.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But after one parent was killed by a merlin — a small falcon that lives throughout the Great Lakes region — the nest’s eggs were taken to the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, where veterinarians hatched and reared the chicks, Pepper included.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The video lives up to the high fashion focus of the film, with each artist taking turns in different looks.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The bottom of the barbell is financially strained, but at least partially visible to policymakers because that is where safety-net eligibility lives.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lives
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Turns out, the idea for these biographies is part of Schertzer’s own history.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Spitz, the author of strong biographies on the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, as well as Ronald Reagan and Julia Child, captures the drama, trauma and betrayals that have kept the Stones in the public’s consciousness for more than six decades.—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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She has been capped five times at international level since her senior debut against Spain in June 2025, and says a World Cup place remains her ambition.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have scored one run or none 10 times, including five shutouts.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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New Balance sneakers are a staple for travelers and busy lifestyles, which is exactly why the fashionable 327 model comes out on top.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Columbia's business in Europe surged, with sales up 35%, or 21% on a constant currency basis, as younger consumers embrace both the brand and outdoor lifestyles more broadly.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Murphy explained the scale of the move has forced the market to rethink where the real leverage in energy resides.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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The couple resides in Southern California with their son, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ken Foster, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said there is typically a 3- to 6-month lag between an energy price shock and an increase in retail food prices.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His public defender, Angelle Boudreaux, has argued in court papers that there is no basis to detain Marcoulier.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There has been a fierce legal battle, dueling memoirs, and sharp barbs in the press.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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Streep has, however, enjoyed other celebrity memoirs.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was evidence that the two men, who’d befriended Brettler weeks earlier, had assaulted him shortly before his death – though neither was charged by police, who concluded that the death was probably suicide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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These particles were then fed into the trap and held for durations ranging from milliseconds to several seconds before being released and detected.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Many are being proposed for longer durations, sometimes 30 or even 40 years.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Lives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lives. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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