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as in operating
being in effective operation
a living tradition of the holiday season a living culture that has survived a number of foreign invasions
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2
as in existing
having being at the present time
there are fewer than a dozen living former presidents
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as in breathing
having or showing life
is your hamster still living?
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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
an outdoor museum that is a living re-creation of a typical New England village circa 1840
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as in residing
to have a home
he lives next door to the hospital
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as in being
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in livelihood
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Recent Examples of living
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The company's Global Digital Nomad Report 2025, which was shared with Travel + Leisure, looked at the cost of living, the cost of co-working, and the cost of a hot desk to determine its list.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
In fact, some studies, according to the National Kidney Foundation, have shown living donors live longer than the average person because only the healthiest people are accepted for kidney donation.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The plan involved certain citizens taking 10% of the United States – the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana – and excluding all nonwhite people from living there.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures around Altadena and Pacific Palisades – cutting housing supply and forcing victims to seek new living arrangements.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The company's Global Digital Nomad Report 2025, which was shared with Travel + Leisure, looked at the cost of living, the cost of co-working, and the cost of a hot desk to determine its list.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Real estate professionals recommend young Americans begin financial planning early, seek available grants and programs for first-time buyers and carefully consider whether buying, renting or co-living is the best option for their circumstances.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
In fact, some studies, according to the National Kidney Foundation, have shown living donors live longer than the average person because only the healthiest people are accepted for kidney donation.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Noun
Florida is the state by far with the biggest population of TPS holders, with 403,965 beneficiaries living there.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The plan involved certain citizens taking 10% of the United States – the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana – and excluding all nonwhite people from living there.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for living
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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This, combined with pre-existing issues with FEMA – webs of red tape and a revolving door of guidance – contribute to a lack of efficiency plaguing the organization and fears of major delays to the recovery process, leaders say.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Police are also going to investigate the possibility of a pre-existing illness, according to The Chosun Ilbo.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But this more robust communications channel is quite welcome after decades of sterile chatbots and IVR that fail to offer a realistic experience to those trying to reach the top brass of any company anywhere.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The scenario focused on employing the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 2,000-pound Quicksink maritime weapon to destroy a surface vessel under realistic conditions, according to a US Air Force press release published on September 10.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a concurrence, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that demographic realities in LA and factors like race and work sites could be relevant to whether someone is residing in the country illegally.—
September 9,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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With folk dances and white and blue flags, the crowning of the new queen was a celebration for Nicaraguans residing in Miami.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More than 50 years ago, Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) began showing up in places like these, often unseen and uninvited, to defend the dignity, health and livelihood of farmworkers.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Companies protect workers’ livelihoods by guaranteeing employment and covering training costs, showing that their adaptability and human judgment are valuable assets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Soldier feedback from the event is shaping ongoing enhancements to ensure warfighter readiness and operational relevance in dynamic threat environments, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, those leaders would be remiss not to seek AI operational efficiencies for the benefit of their shareholders.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the country’s oldest extant buildings and streets are found here, dating back to the 1600s.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then just four months ago, the Supreme Court stated that adherence to extant precedent like Humphrey's Executor controls in resolving stay motions.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bruce Willis is still alive, his family and a caregiving team by his side at all hours.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But keeping the tradition alive is challenging.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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