Definitions

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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“The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“If your glasses are recording, you must take them off,” the judge said.

From Los Angeles Times

"We failed Jack, and we failed you. For that, we are profoundly sorry," he said.

From BBC

The country’s western regions are flooded after its 35th consecutive day of rain – the longest streak since records began in 1959.

From Barron's

Talks with potential buyers are expected to continue through the 2026 off-season.

From Barron's