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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
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
The remaining area can be used for storage or renovated into more living space.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Williams, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2023, has been residing at an assisted living facility since 2023.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Advertisement Tunney, who at 95 was the oldest living retired referee, died Thursday at his home in Pebble Beach, Calif.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
The remaining area can be used for storage or renovated into more living space.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
The combination of a low cost of living, high quality of life, and a thriving job market have put Huntsville in the national spotlight.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Williams, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2023, has been residing at an assisted living facility since 2023.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 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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Users will be able to layer development proposals over realistic cityscapes, enabling them to see how new buildings would appear in relation to existing structures.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Now in its 46th year, This Old House, originally hosted by Bob Vila, is a pioneer in the genre with a realistic renovation of projects on older homes, helpful information, a sense of authenticity, and a reliable source for DIY home improvement knowledge.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And in recent weeks, a barrage of threats to their jobs is distressing a workforce more used to delivering those services than defending their livelihoods.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the lake has shrunk by around 90%, which has increased poverty by reducing people’s access to vital water resources to support their livelihoods.—
Melissa McCracken,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 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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Keeping classes affordable while covering rent, instructors and operational costs?—
Deepali Jamwal,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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In an order later on Wednesday, Boasberg questioned how the court's inquiry could jeopardize state secrets, since the Trump administration itself had already revealed many operational details of the flights.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, studies of its bone vascularization hint at a higher growth rate and potentially a faster metabolism compared to many extant snakes.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Almost a year ago, to the day, the team announced its progress in understanding the mammoth's genes, thanks to one of its closest extant relatives, the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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She had been trapped in an air pocket, created by a security door that reportedly led to an attic, which kept her alive.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Duane was still alive when police arrested the hit-and-run driver involved in the crash.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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Mitchell has nice speed and good hands, so his natural fit might be as a third-down back.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The style combines two hair headliners: First, the movement toward celebrating natural, mixed textures.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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