Definitions

was

[wuhz, woz, wuhz] / wʌz, wɒz, wəz /

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 news outlet reported that Tontitown police said this separate investigation was “launched on the heels of the alleged incident in Florida.”

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Doncic had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but was three for 13 from three and missed two big shots in the fourth quarter.

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Norco is supposed to be the Panthers’ primary competition, but it was Corona Santiago handing the Panthers their first defeat Monday.

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Londynn Jones was a spark off the bench, finishing with 20 points to lead the Trojans.

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The so-called Santa Ynez Unit, which includes the pipelines, offshore rigs and a processing plant, was under different ownership at the time of the oil spill.

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