live with

phrase

Synonyms of live withnext
: to put up with : accept, tolerate
had to live with their decision
see also live one's truth

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Coming from a village in a southern province, illiterate, and speaking only local dialect, women like her come to Beijing to live with their sons and daughters. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K Run in the Big Peach Sizzler 5K or 10K on Monday to help support families and individuals living with cystic fibrosis. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Rebecca lives with her husband and children on a small island where everyone in the family has to work hard to survive in the harsh, remote climate. — Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 Mama June gained custody of her granddaughter Kaitlyn in September 2024, while Kylee lives with her father, Michael Cardwell, in Alabama. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for live with

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of live with was in 1937

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live wire
live with
live within/beyond one's means
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“Live with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20with. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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