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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Under California law, it is illegal to raise prices on goods by more than 10% after the governor’s office has declared a state of emergency.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

As one of eight players on the executive committee of the players’ union, Skenes is involved in the current collective bargaining negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

It works splendidly for countless reasons, not the least of which is Neill’s presence as the charming suitor of Davis’ headstrong heroine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

One of those new players is Walker Kessler, a 7-foot-2 center the Lakers felt fit best around Doncic and Reaves because he’s a lob threat, rim-protector and good defender and is developing his three-point shooting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Others include smallpox, measles, cholera, meningitis, and leprosy, which is the most feared of all.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly