been

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

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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There have also been signs of a weakening labor market in Europe’s largest economy, at least in the short term.

From The Wall Street Journal

But since his death in 2023, the main thing it’s been creating is trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another person familiar with Chinese government decisions said the review of applications for export licenses to Japan has been halted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Switzerland’s wealth tax is by far the oldest, having been enacted in 1840.

From Los Angeles Times

Lately his focus has been on Venezuela and South America, but North America is also in his sights.

From Los Angeles Times