live

Definition for live

adjective as in existent

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alive

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animate, breathing, living

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aware, conscious, vital

adjective as in energetic, vigorous

verb as in exist

verb as in inhabit a dwelling

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crash, locate, occupy, reside, settle

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abide, bide, bunk, dwell, lodge, nest, perch, roost

verb as in enjoy being alive

verb as in make money to support living

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"You don't get taught that in schools. They only teach you science, not how to live life and how to handle your emotions better."

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After this happens, a 72-hour clock will begin where Hamas must release the living hostages.

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The memory of humans and other living beings is an enigmatic phenomenon tied to the property of consciousness, among other things.

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Like millions of New Yorkers, I was going to work to earn a living and support my family,” he added.

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Jon Brown, whose family lived at the devastated Pacific Palisades Bowl mobile home park, had his own view.

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