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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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as in being
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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Recent Examples of living
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
The model distinguished living organic matter from non-living sources with up to 98% accuracy.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2025
David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Washington Post reported in September that the facility’s poor food, shoddy living quarters and exposure to the desert sun violated 60 federal regulations.
—Jonathan Van Harmelen, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In a breakthrough that reimagines how living tissue can drive machines, researchers at MIT have developed artificial tendons made from tough, flexible hydrogel.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
The model distinguished living organic matter from non-living sources with up to 98% accuracy.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2025
Noun
The official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 won't be announced until mid-October, but experts have already started predicting how much benefits will increase next year.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Washington Post reported in September that the facility’s poor food, shoddy living quarters and exposure to the desert sun violated 60 federal regulations.
—Jonathan Van Harmelen, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for living
Adjective
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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Instead, Gerard and his wife were trained in how to do in-home dialysis by Monogram Health and, since starting, both his kidneys and all his pre-existing conditions have improved.—
Benjamin Kornitzer,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The latter two had pre-existing conditions, the report says.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Keep expectations realistic so no one drops the ball later.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the eight teams in realistic danger of relegation are spread out across the board.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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For environmentalists, these worlds are full of people whose livelihoods depend on healthy land, clean water and thriving ecosystems.—
Nadia Gill,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Oil spilt there has the potential to affect the lives and livelihoods of people along the Gulf coastlines, as well as the region’s rich marine life.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The foundational workshop, conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese, will teach and train Chinese American community members ages 18 and older residing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and connect individuals to help.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cerina Fairfax had asked the court to award joint legal custody, with the children primarily residing with her while Justin Fairfax would have a visitation schedule, according to the filing.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In response, both agencies have introduced major operational changes aimed at improving coordination and public safety.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The task of further enrichment requires operational centrifuges, but the current capacity of Iran’s nuclear program is unclear, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Baburnama survives in incomplete form, with parts of Babur’s early life and sections of the narrative no longer extant.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restoration was made using extant materials from 1968, including a 35mm release print preserved at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film archive and a 35mm release print preserved and scanned at the BFI National Archive.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Besides Senator Niello's failed bill, there are several other proposals still alive seeking to revamp the elderly parole program.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Then Jeremy Knief drilled a line drive that Harvey was able to snag to keep his perfect line alive.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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