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  • present participle of be.
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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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"Whilst councils are being forced into damaging cuts, we are also expediting service transformation, which must be recognised as we begin to consider our role and expectations in public service reform," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

To understand why this happened, the researchers investigated how the proteins were being regulated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Apple is now being more realistic about Apple Intelligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

DNA repair proteins inside cells are constantly being produced and removed to maintain a healthy balance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“Don’t worry about educating, being funny, looking deadly . . . none of it. Just enjoy yourself. Do the things you love, with people you love.”

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

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