LIVELIHOOD Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

livelihood

noun

Definition of livelihood

as in living

a way of earning money in order to live Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.

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Recent Examples of livelihood The result ravaged communities that rely on the ocean – fish, birds, marine mammals, and people who fish for their livelihoods throughout the eastern tropical Pacific. — Julia Cole, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Olney said Washington should help fund the humanitarian response, press Bangladesh to open livelihood opportunities for refugees, and get aid to Rakhine, including territory now held by the Arakan Army. — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Players know, in the back of their heads, their livelihoods are at stake with the decisions coming this week. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Food delivery robots are also gaining ground across the country, potentially threatening the livelihoods of millions of Chinese food delivery workers. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for livelihood

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Noun

Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
The North Lawn tenants had been involved in a yearslong dispute with multiple landlords over unsafe living conditions.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of living

Noun

In fact, the breakeven rate of employment growth, or the number of net new jobs needed each month to keep the unemployment rate steady, actually went slightly negative during the summer and fall of 2025.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
The proposal is part of Gates’ broader warning that governments need to prepare now for dramatic changes to employment brought on by AI.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of employment

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When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.

— Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
The brothers’ defense lawyers countered that the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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