Definitions

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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Still, it will likely change the mood, Winkler said — most hearings are quiet and academic.

From Los Angeles Times

There are many upsides with ExpressVPN, but there are some downsides, too.

From Salon

Other initiatives by ExpressVPN are too numerous to list here, but you can read its biannual transparency report for more information.

From Salon

Now, eight years on, they are to close for the final time on Easter Saturday.

From BBC

"Retire and rehire" schemes are designed to retain experienced officers who leave to access their pension.

From BBC