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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"All my friends are talking about is the job search, it can be really soul-destroying when you study for so long and you don't get anywhere", she said.

From BBC

"Defensively, it's a structure that closes down the midfield corridor, where there are more players, and allows us to be more compact," Arbeloa said.

From BBC

Add in the fact that there are few sports in the world more chaotic and unpredictable than short track.

From BBC

Vietnam and the US are currently negotiating a trade deal after Washington imposed 20 percent tariffs on Vietnamese goods last year.

From Barron's

The winners are awarded a "Blurry" -- the informal nickname for the awards given to these performers, who often ply their craft in the background.

From Barron's