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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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Normally, ahead of stock-market declines, stocks are advancing sharply while earnings estimates are being cut at an accelerating rate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

He adds that gold has shown resilience in higher volatility trading in recent weeks, but the attitude towards precious metals remains more leaning towards speculation than being a safe-haven choice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I don’t know if you’ve ever had the experience of being single in L.A. in your late 40s, but I don’t recommend it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Dame Emily also pointed to the careful language in a letter she received from Cooper on the vetting process, which noted the vetting process had "concluded" with clearance being granted.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

And by always being the girl he trained you to be, he was very happy with you, wasn’t he?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam