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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"Whether it's good or bad, they want to remember something they are going to see in everyday life."

From BBC

These orders are typically couched in procedural language that indicates they are merely temporary measures and don’t resolve core legal questions.

From The Wall Street Journal

"With the way batters are batting, and the way the game is evolving, are the preparation of our wickets in lockstep with that?" he told cricket.com.au.

From Barron's

A finance specialist who struggled after running in smog and a doctor who fears for the health of his children are among the activists spearheading landmark air pollution legislation in Thailand despite political uncertainty.

From Barron's

More than eight million people are registered to vote for members of the national assembly, where lawmakers from the ruling party currently hold a majority.

From Barron's