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as in to live
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in to happen
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of be
While the Fourth of July is arguably the biggest cookout day of the year, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy spending time outside this summer.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 July 2025
There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
But don’t worry, there are plenty of upscale touches to ensure a remarkable stay.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
There is still a benefit to Levi playing in the AHL.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 July 2025
There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
But don’t worry, there are plenty of upscale touches to ensure a remarkable stay.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
There is still a benefit to Levi playing in the AHL.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for be
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At least 20 living hostages are believed to still remain in Hamas captivity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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Talking with detainees about living conditions is the most important part of a tour, Eskamani said.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Since its founding in 1913 at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has stood as a vanguard of leadership, scholarship, and public service.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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All stood outdoors on a sunny day, next to a table with a birthday cake and a prepared slice.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Tolle, Boston’s second-round pick, is currently ranked No. 49 on Baseball America’s Top 100.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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She was ranked by ESPN as the No. 36 recruit in the class of 2025.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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This can also happen when the hair is in a state of friction, such as being trapped under tight leggings or during workouts.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The Senate has spent some 18 hours churning through more than two dozen amendments in what is called a vote-a-rama, a typically laborious process that went on longer than usual as negotiations happen on and off the chamber floor.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Of course, startups will always need to tinker with existing products and make tweaks to improve their offering.—
Check Warner MBE,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Nielsen and his colleagues concede that their current work does not establish causation, with at least the possibility existing that bad dreams and poor sleep may lead to equally poor dietary habits, rather than the other way around.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Carbon credits have become a buzzword in the fight against climate change but behind the jargon lies a multi-billion-dollar mechanism which is reshaping how companies, individuals and countries account for emissions.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Kemp is heard saying on the call before accusing Rock of lying about her child’s father, an accusation Blueface also confronted her with.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Right-hander Hunter Strickland was placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
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Hardy fell chin-first onto the pavement; Showalter then allegedly got on top of Hardy, placed him into handcuffs and arrested him.—
Maddie Carr
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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This frame, the duet holds at No. 13, sitting just below the top 10.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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