live with

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Synonyms of live with

: to put up with : accept, tolerate

had to live with their decision

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Curry had lived with various ailments following a 2012 stroke. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 For a rider whose commute stays on smooth pavement, a lighter and simpler model may be easier to live with. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 Following a 1990 accident that fractured his spine, Billesdon lives with a paralyzed colon and bladder that requires workplace accommodations and causes severe side effects from medication. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Vincent Rutley will receive the Christopher Reeve Emerging Talent Award, which is presented to a rising actor living with paralysis and includes a $5,000 cash grant. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for live with

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1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of live with was in 1937

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“Live with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20with. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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