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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The conflict over the segment, which has spilled into the public view, is an early test of her stated efforts to overhaul CBS News’s coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal

TEL AVIV—Israel is known worldwide as a cyber powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal

The program, capped at 85,000 new visas per year, is a channel for American tech giants to source skilled workers, such as software engineers.

From Los Angeles Times

In the early days of her career, she would read with pupils and help the teacher prepare lessons - now her role is more specialist, often supporting children with additional needs and sometimes covering the class.

From BBC

The government can intervene in any council if it is deemed to be failing.

From BBC