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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
James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Set in a Himalayan village in Sikkim, the film traces the lives of women across three generations of a single family – their emotional inheritances, unspoken histories and daily negotiations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 May 2026
As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both parents agreed, however, to share responsibility for major future decisions in their daughter's lives, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
My novel became a similar revisiting of strange past lives, as well as a crystallization of the desire to be free of forces that had once consumed me—whether that was home, or people who reminded me of home, things that could deliver pain and pleasure at once.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
What’s next for I-77 South Carter-Adamson and Ivory were disappointed to hear that I-77 will once again disrupt lives around Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Family, friends and a grieving North Georgia community will come together to honor the three teenagers whose lives were cut short during a spring break trip to Florida.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The Gallup poll found that around half of Americans report feeling stressed in their daily lives, a factor the American Psychological Association says can further degrade sleep quality, which in turn exacerbates stress.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The spread of scams on Facebook is a burden not only for seniors but also for their families, said Marissa Garcia, who lives with her 79-year-old grandmother in Las Vegas.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Rio is currently the oldest ocelot in human care — a remarkable achievement for a species that typically lives far shorter lives in captivity.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
District 86 officials recently approved the hiring of Josh McMahon, who currently lives with his family in District 86 and works as assistant superintendent for educational programs at Morton High School District 201 in Berwyn and Cicero.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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
The western stock of Stellers, however, which lives around east of Alaska's Cape Suckling, remains endangered.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
Research suggests that 25 percent of all Connecticut children (34 percent of Hispanic children and 42 percent of Black children) will, at some point in their lives, live in a household with an open DCF case.
—James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Set in a Himalayan village in Sikkim, the film traces the lives of women across three generations of a single family – their emotional inheritances, unspoken histories and daily negotiations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 May 2026
As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both parents agreed, however, to share responsibility for major future decisions in their daughter's lives, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
My novel became a similar revisiting of strange past lives, as well as a crystallization of the desire to be free of forces that had once consumed me—whether that was home, or people who reminded me of home, things that could deliver pain and pleasure at once.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
What’s next for I-77 South Carter-Adamson and Ivory were disappointed to hear that I-77 will once again disrupt lives around Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Family, friends and a grieving North Georgia community will come together to honor the three teenagers whose lives were cut short during a spring break trip to Florida.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The Gallup poll found that around half of Americans report feeling stressed in their daily lives, a factor the American Psychological Association says can further degrade sleep quality, which in turn exacerbates stress.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Verb
It’s rooted in the principle of taking care of what’s provided to us — and using it thoughtfully to make people’s lives better.
—Sammy Duda, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The spread of scams on Facebook is a burden not only for seniors but also for their families, said Marissa Garcia, who lives with her 79-year-old grandmother in Las Vegas.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Rio is currently the oldest ocelot in human care — a remarkable achievement for a species that typically lives far shorter lives in captivity.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
District 86 officials recently approved the hiring of Josh McMahon, who currently lives with his family in District 86 and works as assistant superintendent for educational programs at Morton High School District 201 in Berwyn and Cicero.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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
The western stock of Stellers, however, which lives around east of Alaska's Cape Suckling, remains endangered.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lives
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Artists who aim to be as enigmatic as Allen often refrain from discussing their biographies, since doing so might impose an unwanted reading on the work.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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Given Ellison’s competitive streak — one of his biographies is titled Everyone Else Must Fail — this has to sting.—
Elizabeth Lopatto,
The Verge,
29 Apr. 2026
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The only sign of life was an electronic arrivals screen, which showed the arrival times of flights from Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Myrtle Beach, and Detroit.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Ordaz has found the net eight times in 67 matches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Sedentary lifestyles feel normalized.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Homeowners have been attending recent Village Board sessions questioning the burden the data center campus may have on residents, current lifestyles and the rapid pace of the development.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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According to his Instagram page, Lane still resides in Florida and works in the carnival circuit.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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His skill level is so vast, but that skill resides in a body seemingly breaking down by the day.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But there is still interest in games not involving the best available teams.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Created by Eugene Pack and co-created by Dayle Reyfel, Celebrity Autobiography features stars reading — and dramatically acting out — excerpts from famous memoirs, leaning into the unintentionally funny, overly revealing and often absurd moments found within their pages.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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One recurring theme in Caputo’s writing — in both his memoirs and his novels — grew out of his experiences in Vietnam.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In August 2025, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marlon Weiss ruled on a case of two men living in France who petitioned for early parental rights while their gestational carrier was pregnant.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Yields fell across durations on Wednesday morning as nerves calmed, but narrowed on reports Starmer’s leadership rival Wes Streeting is preparing to resign as health secretary.—
Elsa Ohlen,Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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That data consisted of random phone numbers and matches with names, call times and call durations.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Lives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lives. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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