been

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

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exist v.
happen v.

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

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been

The president has been briefed on a series of options prepared by the Pentagon, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

I’ve been curious about the recent rise of listening bars.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

This season has been a struggle for the England defender, culpable for both goals scored by Ipswich last weekend and being picked off by John McGinn deep in his own half for Villa's first goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

However, the complete detection method specifically designed to identify mirror life has not yet been experimentally demonstrated.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Someone unloaded the passengers’ luggage on the dock, but most of it has been stolen.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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