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as in to be
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in operating
being in effective operation
didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments
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as in breathing
having or showing life
there is a tank of live lobsters sitting at the front of the restaurant
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Recent Examples of live
Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
Parasaurolophus was a plant-eating dinosaur that lived around 77 to 73 million years ago in present day North America.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Try taking yourself to do things that are reliably enjoyable for you—day trips, live music, a day out in nature, time spent catching up with a good friend.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Verb
There are plenty of deals still live across fashion, home, kitchen, and more.
—Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
Parasaurolophus was a plant-eating dinosaur that lived around 77 to 73 million years ago in present day North America.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Anyone who wakes up with a live or dead bat in their room should also report it.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Try taking yourself to do things that are reliably enjoyable for you—day trips, live music, a day out in nature, time spent catching up with a good friend.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
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The Burke-Rigsby family currently reside in Arizona.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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The sheriff’s office said Gaetz’s family member lives at the address, but the lawmaker does not reside there.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
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If there were any doubts about what the Playoff would do for rivalry games, they were answered (again) in the third quarter.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistic's current population survey estimated that in July 2023, there were 11.7 irregular migrants living in the country, up 800,000 on the figure for July 2022.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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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
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The goal isn’t to dwell on the negative but to equip yourself with an accurate picture of the industry’s trajectory.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Add-on options include computer coverage, sump pump backup coverage, and dwelling replacement coverage.Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, the franchise announced player selections for its upcoming debut season, taking players from 11 of the 12 WNBA previously existing franchises.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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With fairs such as Art Basel, Prizm, UNTITLED, and Scope, among others, showcasing the best in this industry, these creatives continue to exist at the forefront.Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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From there, the company is in great need of an operational turnaround to address its bloated cost structure to bring Healthcare Realty more in line with peers, something else that Starboard has shown to have an expertise in from a board level.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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The analysis took into account things like the netting around real Christmas trees and the water used to keep them alive in homes, versus the plastic packaging tape used on fake-tree boxes and transportation from manufacturers in China.Alina Hartounian, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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Through interviews, police learned John traveled 25 miles to Holiday City, Ohio, around the time his sons were last seen alive.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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At Alex Mill, restraint seems to be the operative word.David Moin, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Read: The controversial book at the center of Charlie Hebdo’s latest issue The operative verb is wander.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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