1
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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3
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 livelihood
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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
The Editors, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
After a toast led by Marine Kyle Carpenter, the nation’s youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, guests gathered in the museum’s rotunda.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Over a third of Californians — 37% — see cost of living, the economy and inflation as the state’s most important issue, while 15% said the same of housing costs and availability.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
Six more living hostages returned this past Saturday, but with further outrages by Hamas.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
After a toast led by Marine Kyle Carpenter, the nation’s youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, guests gathered in the museum’s rotunda.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
Court records show that Vito was employed as Medicaid coordinator at an assisted living facility in Stamford.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Over a third of Californians — 37% — see cost of living, the economy and inflation as the state’s most important issue, while 15% said the same of housing costs and availability.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 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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At least investors are being realistic about Crescent Capital’s dimming prospects of late, driving shares down to a wild 23% discount to NAV.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The experiential dragon riding is more immersive and realistic Watching the original Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) learn to saddle up and soar with Toothless entertained a generation of kid film fans.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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When those food chains are disrupted, that's bad for coastal communities, bad for food security and livelihoods.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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As the fish began to disappear, so did people’s livelihoods, and in some cases, desperation filled the void.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
19 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Catholic Charities itself did not respond to interview requests as of publication time but has shared financial and operational updates in periodic emails to volunteers and staff and in public blog posts.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Strategic Implications for Enterprise AI The deal structure avoids traditional acquisition scrutiny by maintaining Scale AI as an independent entity while giving Meta operational control.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet a strong, and entirely distinct, island culture is extant.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 May 2025
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The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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But Jude had been alive then and with them on the trip.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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The Tour remained silent, keeping speculation alive, until ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news amid golf's biggest event - the US Open.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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But their back-and-forth reveals a natural chemistry between the two writers.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Plums make their presence known along roadsides and in natural areas in spring when fragrant white blooms cover their bare branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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