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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“Some days are a little easier. Some days are really hard,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

They are a cornerstone to public understanding and trust.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

This can impact the performance of some players, especially when they are not acclimatised to the conditions.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Wrestlers are supposed to stay in character in the presence of fans, a concept known as “kayfabe.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Mostly, though, the guerrillas are symbols of resistance, especially after Manila is declared an open city and the Americans no longer actively defend it.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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