- present tense form of exist (3rd person singular).
exists
Example Sentences
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“FINRA exists to promote trust and confidence in the securities industry,” the bank wrote in its filing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Perhaps that’s why it doesn’t feel like any kind of celebration as much as an otherworldly requiem for a country that no longer exists.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
He said there was "always a big debate about how much life exists on our planet".
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
One of the primary goals of astrobiology is determining whether life exists elsewhere in the universe.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
“And besides, the cat is not the problem; Dad not knowing he exists is merely a symptom of what’s wrong with this family.”
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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