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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 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
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
Never mind that David Foster Wallace, who selected her work for The Best American Essays 2007, also put her on his list of best living fiction writers.
—Linda Hall, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Sam Dogen, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
But director Workman and company find more than that, in a true story of a truly nutty living situation.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The most profound missing link in the evolutionary tree is the very first one: how did living cells arise from non-living matter?
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
Never mind that David Foster Wallace, who selected her work for The Best American Essays 2007, also put her on his list of best living fiction writers.
—Linda Hall, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Keep 6-to-12 months’ worth of living expenses in an emergency fund
During a recession, having cash on hand can mean security and peace of mind.
—Sam Dogen, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
But director Workman and company find more than that, in a true story of a truly nutty living situation.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 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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The reality is that traditional university models aren’t a realistic option for some people.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research rental markets carefully, weigh all the true costs of moving, and be realistic about whether a new salary offer truly offsets a higher cost of living.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Funding Medicaid is a matter of lives and livelihoods.—
Dr. Michelle Morse,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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The company is also boosting its commitment as a Regenerative Organic Certified company that enhances the livelihoods of farmers and indigenous communities in the Atlantic Rainforest.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 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
Adjective
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By integrating generative AI, Klarna aims to reduce operational costs while scaling its services, with reports suggesting that AI now handles a significant portion of its customer interactions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The recently operational Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) further enhances accessibility to South Mumbai.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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The handwritten labels on the extant copies of the photograph carefully identify these men: General Alfred Howe Terry, General William S. Harney, General William Tecumseh Sherman, General John B. Sanborn, Colonel Samuel F. Tappan and General Christopher C. Augur.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Leavitt has not, as Noem has, needed to redevelop a whole extant political and aesthetic style to fit the Trumpist mold.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sunny and Gizmo have only been alive for a few weeks but have already garnered quite a few fans.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the game series, it's assumed that Bill is still alive when Ellie, Joel and Tess leave.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Health systems are using these tools to document patient visits, allowing doctors to have natural conversations with patients rather than typing notes on a computer.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cam Ward, Titans Why Ward can succeed Ward has a massive arm, a natural ability to lead a locker room and a relentless drive to prove himself that stems from getting overlooked as a high schooler.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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