are

[ahr, er] / ɑr, ər /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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At the center of that maelstrom are the 26 men who will be wearing the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Few nations want to make coaching changes before the World Cup and those that do are unlikely to offer terms that extend beyond the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are expecting another bundle of joy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

However, it is up to investors to decide if they think the shares are worth that much.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If the Americans launch an attack without knowing where the land mines are, the results will be disastrous.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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