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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Since then, astronomers have been studying the asteroid, estimating its size to be at least 30 metres wide.

From Space Scoop

“For too long, American patients have been forced to subsidize prescription drugs and biologics in other developed countries by paying a significant premium for the same products in ours,” U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

But one small step for a chip maker is a big leap for opera and Silicon Valley, where arts philanthropy has not been a meaningful priority.

From Los Angeles Times

Luring head coaches from other places has historically been a winning move for UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times

But in the near term, that risk has been alleviated in the region thanks to some recent record-breaking rain.

From Los Angeles Times