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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Despite suffering the trauma of the last WBC, Díaz told reporters it was a no-brainer, when he was asked to compete for his country again in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

As of Saturday morning, she was just south of State Route 58, the dividing line between the Tehachapi and Sierra Nevada mountains, according to Hunnicutt.

From Los Angeles Times

Daylight investigations at the scene were also raising questions - Jenna was found face down with jewellery and her possessions scattered around her.

From BBC

"The referee looked like he blew and looked like he was listening to someone in his ear, so I'm assuming the linesman gave the decision, and it's absolute shocker."

From BBC

Maybe part of him wanted to vent at all the doubters, which was just about everybody outside his bubble.

From BBC