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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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The whistleblower said the bank violated rules meant to protect confidential information about clients and transactions from being mishandled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Alpha is not up to speed yet, instead, it's on a training agenda and being guided through arm movements.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“For the time being, stocks appear content to forge toward fresh record highs as earnings season has left investors with enough confidence to chase prices higher,” he added.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

A 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike was seriously injured after being struck by a Tesla in San Diego on Saturday, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

I think it was in that moment that I realized that even though I’ve always been okay with being just Lexie, his friend, now I think I want to be Lexie, without the just.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam