are

[ahr, er] / ɑr, ər /

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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Shares of Asana are down 44%, and shares of Adobe have fallen 26% over the same period.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The owner of the Houston Rockets is betting on the future of the Las Vegas Strip with the deal to buy Caesars Entertainment, while casinos are struggling to attract visitors and compete against online options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The study found that wolverines are spreading into southern parts of Sweden while declining in regions that historically supported the largest populations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

His verdict: “I think hybrid policies are great. The problem with traditional LTC is the ‘use it or lose it’ issue — it’s a lot of money to spend if you never get sick.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

There are several in the area, near the road.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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