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 high-protein diet had one of the strongest anti-cholera effects compared to a balanced diet. And not all proteins are the same," Hsiao said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

"There can be distrust from parents if they don't understand how these things are used."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Long a safe haven for investors, health insurers are struggling with growth as medical utilization has surged and the cost of care has gone up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The agents are capable of generating hundreds of reports a day, Pompliano added—but the company will start by circulating just a few daily to avoid flooding investors’ inboxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“No. No way. That’s not what I meant, at all. I know there are Black Natives. One of my best friends is—” Hearing himself, he cut the words short.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith