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 When a massive sea life die-off threatens his livelihood, lifelong fisherman Stan Rennie rallies his community in a quest for answers, becoming the unlikeliest of activists. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 After four years of construction and detours, the Sellers Avenue Bridge in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, is reopening, bringing relief to business owners who said the closure took a toll on their livelihoods. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 If any one of those pieces are off, the owner notices, because their livelihood depends on noticing. — Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The demonstrations became a more widespread manifestation of anger and anxiety about education, employment, and general livelihood issues. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for livelihood

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Other candidates have tied water to voters' broader cost-of-living challenges.

— Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
The reasonable accommodation request would allow a 40-person group living facility at the location.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of living

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After all, a few additional years of employment can translate to more savings, fewer years of withdrawals and a bigger Social Security benefit.

— John Csiszar, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Emerge continues to provide employment support for 12 months after placement.

— Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of employment

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Most questions were friendly and business-centric, but Marshall also gave his opinion on several polarizing issues, including federal immigration enforcement, tariffs and the war in Iran.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
View gallery - 4 images For all the extraordinary things that consumer 3D printers can produce, changing color has remained a surprisingly messy business.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

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