as in breathing
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as in person
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
new parents are typically in awe at having created this separate being
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as in essence
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
music is such a large part of her being that she could never give up performing
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as in living
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
we'll be there waiting for you
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as in ranking
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happening
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of being
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
That likely reflects the legal challenges being waged by many of the workers who were let go, keeping them employed for the time being, said economist Thomas Ryan of Capital Economics.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
For the time being, the three forces are aligned and mutually reinforcing, overlapping in the center of a MAGA Venn diagram to create a perfect storm in American government.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Because the show rocked my being and my identity in such a huge way.
—EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The followup stars Jared Leto as a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with AI beings.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
That likely reflects the legal challenges being waged by many of the workers who were let go, keeping them employed for the time being, said economist Thomas Ryan of Capital Economics.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
For the time being, the three forces are aligned and mutually reinforcing, overlapping in the center of a MAGA Venn diagram to create a perfect storm in American government.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Because the show rocked my being and my identity in such a huge way.
—EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for being
Noun
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Every person in the USA, not just citizens, has a right to due process.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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An instinctively empathetic person who was loved by everyone who met her.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What unites these objects, which range from the humble to the humorous, and the extremely high-end?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When their initial attack proves to be so messy (a constantly shaking camera keeps both the audience and the baddies unclear of what’s really happening) that Danielle and some other heavy hitters can sneak away, their aims become fixated on her.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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This small moment signified a massive shift—AI wasn't just something happening in the background anymore; it was embedded in everyday consumer experiences.—
Sudhanshu Duggal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Performing there had been a dream of mine, so that day made big impact on my life.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The combined entity will become the eighth-largest bank covered by government deposit insurance, the Fed said.—
Chris Prentice and Saeed Azhar,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This year, the two entities solicited corporations to donate $75,000 to $200,000 in sponsorships with the promise of on-campus branding and logo displays typically banned due to concerns of private gain spurred by taxpayer dollars.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The trio's storyline examined the changing nature of female friendships over time, and the role that wealth disparity plays in this dynamic.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Due to the often more luxurious nature of private helicopter travel, individuals who die in the crashes will draw attention.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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