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being

[bee-ing] / ˈbi ɪŋ /
NOUN
existence
Synonyms
STRONG
actuality animation journey life living presence reality subsistence vitality world
Antonyms
WEAK
abstract deadness inanimate
NOUN
essential nature
Synonyms
STRONG
character entity essence essentiality individuality marrow personality quintessence self soul spirit substance texture
WEAK
essentia
Antonyms
WEAK
abstract deadness inanimate
NOUN
animate object
Synonyms
STRONG
animal beast body creature entity human individual mortal organism person personage soul thing
WEAK
conscious thing human being living thing
Antonyms
STRONG
abstract animal concept inanimate plant
WEAK
deadness

Example Sentences

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A British national who resides in the US was being evacuated along with the 17 American passengers.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“The data that’s being used to judge inflation is quite imperfect,” Warsh told the committee.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“Men are clearly being affected by the tariffs and poor performance of manufacturing,” said Katz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Eric Garcia has emerged as one of the season's most valuable tactical players, filling multiple positions seamlessly, while Gerard Martin has exceeded expectations after being placed into a key defensive role.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

She’d been moments from being born even as Clare lay dying.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman