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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People suffered and worked endlessly, but after the riots, they realized that the lives they had been living in America were not truly immigrant lives in the full sense.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Pride Month has been recognized nationally for decades and remains one of the most visible annual observances in American culture.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In a statement, the National League North club said it was "aware of reports circulating" and the 48-year-old had "temporarily been relieved of all duties associated with the club while legal guidance is sought".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Though he appeared at two World Cups and four European Championships for the Swedish national team, the 44-year-old has been retired since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

She’s been traveling for two days and nights.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly