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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Instead of relying on bulky lenses and hardware, researchers are exploring materials that can manipulate light at the atomic scale.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

They are due to be available in the autumn, with models from Acer and Gigabyte to follow.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, shareholders are advised not to take action at this time, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

County, ballot drop boxes are collected on a regular schedule by two election workers, according to the county registrar-recorder’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

There are no more buzzing nerves and churning energy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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