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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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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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2
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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
On the third level, an in-law or au-pair suite, office, game room, and full bath with a steam shower offer flexibility and privacy for visiting guests or multigenerational living
The finished lower level helps balance wellness and fun, with a home gym, play space, powder room, and ample storage.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But Netanyahu said Tuesday that any new ceasefire deal reached -- for example to facilitate the release of more living hostages -- would be temporary.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Impact on healthcare workers: Jackson employees and other healthcare workers will have priority access to the new housing, addressing recruitment challenges by providing affordable living options near the hospital.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
On the third level, an in-law or au-pair suite, office, game room, and full bath with a steam shower offer flexibility and privacy for visiting guests or multigenerational living
The finished lower level helps balance wellness and fun, with a home gym, play space, powder room, and ample storage.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Verb
Its storied past offers a rare glimpse into evolutionary processes that allow living organisms to thrive for thousands of years.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But Netanyahu said Tuesday that any new ceasefire deal reached -- for example to facilitate the release of more living hostages -- would be temporary.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for living
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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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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In previous sales, however, the following (realistic) trade-ins have fetched the best pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Most athletes aspire to play right away, and that isn’t always realistic.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.—
Perry Vandell,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But Nashville's rising cost of living, which includes the cost of housing, is threatening the livelihoods of the people who made the city so attractive in the first place.—
Sandy Mazza,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Owners of Louisville Llama Farm Caroline Willette and Dale Hill lost their livelihood with the death of their seven remaining llamas in a barn fire Monday morning.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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This system keeps the robot operational around the clock, which is crucial in production environments where downtime can be costly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The current longest-running planetarium in the southern hemisphere is in Montevideo, Uruguay, operational since 1955.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Look for Alphabet to deploy the Buy and Link defensive strategies — vacuuming up promising AI advertising startups and offering discounting and packaging deals to extant search customers that want to experiment with the Google AI advertising platform.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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More broadly, the study invites comparisons between the megalodon and its iconic extant relative, the great white shark.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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With each passing day, however, the chance of finding someone alive dwindles.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Some settings just need a little more set-up and context to be truly brought alive on the page than others.—
Lidija Hilje
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The natural linen and cane come together beautifully with the wood accents.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Survey respondents noted the freshness of the seafood, shopping options, natural beauty, and warm hospitality from locals.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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