1
as in breathing
having or showing life
we were relieved to find that the little bird was still alive after crashing into the plate glass window
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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the mall was alive with holiday shoppers
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3
as in operating
being in effective operation
kept the cause of peace alive despite severe setbacks in relations between the two nations
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4
as in existing
having being at the present time
describes her boyfriend as the sweetest guy alive
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as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
alive to the need for major improvements in the school system
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Recent Examples of alive
After an exhaustive effort to keep them alive, all four of the surviving pups have been adopted into new homes, the Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue wrote March 12 on Facebook.
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Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
But doing vigorous exercise in the moment when you’re already feeling enraged can actually keep that feeling alive by prolonging the physiological arousal state of being angry, Dr. Martin explains.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
The victim -- a 25-year-old man from Troy -- is alive and in stable condition.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
And that kept him alive for 53 years, in spite of a horrendous diet.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
But doing vigorous exercise in the moment when you’re already feeling enraged can actually keep that feeling alive by prolonging the physiological arousal state of being angry, Dr. Martin explains.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
The victim -- a 25-year-old man from Troy -- is alive and in stable condition.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
And that kept him alive for 53 years, in spite of a horrendous diet.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alive
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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That’s the part that cautions … to be really aware that the rules aren’t clear anymore.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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Axios reported on Sunday that two senior White House officials acknowledged the administration was aware of and ignored the court order, with one suggesting the legal clash will end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Expect a heavy-hitting lineup of live music, rotating DJs, and burlesque shows that will carry you well into the late night hours.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Guests also enjoyed live music from bands like Wide Awake and a U2 tribute band, along with plenty of Guinness, bar stations, and entertainment.—
Sam Navarro,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The New England Patriots have been extremely busy during Free Agency so far.—
Evan Massey,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The lander has been busy working through its science tasks.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In an order later on Wednesday, Boasberg questioned how the court's inquiry could jeopardize state secrets, since the Trump administration itself had already revealed many operational details of the flights.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keeping classes affordable while covering rent, instructors and operational costs?—
Deepali Jamwal,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, studies of its bone vascularization hint at a higher growth rate and potentially a faster metabolism compared to many extant snakes.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Almost a year ago, to the day, the team announced its progress in understanding the mammoth's genes, thanks to one of its closest extant relatives, the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2025
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Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.—
Jeffrey Russell,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2024
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Naples, with a population north of two million, is a thriving and crowded city, while the twisting and often crowded drive to Sorrento can elevate your blood pressure.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Alive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alive. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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