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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While claims are often volatile over the holiday period, economists say the recent low level of claims is a sign of relatively steady labor market conditions.

From MarketWatch

Big picture: Although relieved that claims are low, many economists worry about the slow pace of hiring, especially since the summer.

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Derivatives are sophisticated financial products initially developed to help professional investors and businesspeople manage financial risks.

From MarketWatch

"We are in the process of contacting impacted customers ourselves and will obviously be offering a full refund."

From BBC