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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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“Since this money is no longer being invested.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Canadian prices for energy and petroleum products jumped 27.4% between February and March, a third straight rise and the largest monthly increase on record dating back to when the component began being measured in 1981.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Over decades of research, scientists have noticed some lifestyle and personality traits that set SuperAgers apart from their peers, including being highly social and outgoing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

They said the inquiry "cannot be independent or impartial, especially in a situation where the government is the primary suspect in the crimes being investigated".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Last summer, Jilly Bean insisted on being called Jillian.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith