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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
Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Cadet’s basic living expenses — excluding costs like dining out and entertainment — come out to around $930 a month, including $583 in rent, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.
—Talia Wexler
zachary Green, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
As an example, the team at Colossal uses the genetics of the used the genetics of the closet relative of the team successfully used comparative genetics with its closest living relatives, the gray wolf, to fill in critical gaps in the genetic sequence.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
The cost of living is lower than in most of Europe, from real estate to produce.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Cadet’s basic living expenses — excluding costs like dining out and entertainment — come out to around $930 a month, including $583 in rent, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.
—Talia Wexler
zachary Green, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
But for decades, a decline in federal funding for public housing has caused living conditions to deteriorate.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
As an example, the team at Colossal uses the genetics of the used the genetics of the closet relative of the team successfully used comparative genetics with its closest living relatives, the gray wolf, to fill in critical gaps in the genetic sequence.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for living
Adjective
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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Rodrigo Muniz is the other link which has been hanging over the club for two months with no realistic signs of completion at time of writing.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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But even if that doesn't end up being realistic, this is still a pretty neat bit of physics.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 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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The crater’s breathtaking landscape also supports eco-tourism and local livelihoods, contributing to Ghana’s economic development while maintaining exceptional aesthetic value.—
Marian Selorm Sapah,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Others feared the move would also negatively impact the livelihoods of photographers, makeup artists and other creatives traditionally involved in creating a campaign.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite these risks, even if the market is presently undervaluing Eli Lilly's stock due to Novo Nordisk's possible lead in the race for an oral weight-loss pill, the company's strong fundamentals and operational performance indicate ongoing substantial revenue growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Our operational milestones during the quarter highlight the success of our network growth strategies both at The CW and NewsNation.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the planet plays host to a wealth of fascinating mammals, few extant creatures can match the intrigue of the pangolin.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Where the Drake equation depicts the bottlenecks that narrow probabilities of life for an entire galaxy, Dreck is adding back the extant uncounted alien rules, those whose burden’s origin is otherwise than the agency’s rulemaking process.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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With its heartfelt commitment to the modern and the historic, Casa Carolina feels like Cartagena itself, storied and sage, yet very much still vibrant and alive.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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And that flexibility is part of what keeps the form alive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Still, there is a natural adjustment period for anyone, even those as talented as Kudus.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Order that plus a Café con Leche or natural guava juice, and you’ll be set clear through noon.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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