Definitions

is

[iz] / ɪz /

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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From Los Angeles Times

Kingston, 21, is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in Utah’s 5th Judicial District Court on Friday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times

While baseball is not new to the Olympics, the participation of major leaguers would be.

From Los Angeles Times

“There is a long history of marginalized communities receiving less support during times of crisis,” Shimica Gaskins, a fire survivor and member of the group, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

"The community of Wrexham - that is what always drew me in," he said.

From BBC