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 decline came as the Lunar New Year holiday kicked off, which means those buyers are not around to shore up those assets.

From MarketWatch

The biggest populations are around the Blackpole Trading Estate, Shire Business Park and the city centre.

From BBC

Pride Nights in hockey are themed game nights hosted by teams to promote inclusivity, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and ensure the sport is welcoming to all.

From BBC

Tax bands in Scotland are different, and self-employed workers are taxed differently.

From BBC

Director Helen Miller said: "Cuts to some taxes or increases in spending on priority items are feasible but will require tough choices elsewhere in a Scottish budget which will already be under some strain."

From BBC