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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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This time it happened with James, despite being on the court for nearly 11 of the 12 minutes in the quarter, making all of one shot with no rebounds, one turnover and a minus-13 rating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Last week, the Iranian foreign ministry said the latest US proposal was being considered and that Tehran would share its views with Pakistani mediators.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said the bulk carrier reported being struck by an unknown projectile.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

“It’s being absolutely abused now, and it couldn’t be more obvious,” said one EPA staffer who asked not to be named because they currently work for the agency.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But the more I recall about the exchange, the more I remember being in full-blown debate mode.

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