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be

verb as in happen

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What 15 months in a federal correction institution will be like, according to a man who counsels to-be inmates.

But the current pontiff, for reasons one might fully understand, declined to meet the would-be papal assassin.

The would-be pope killer loves to be in front of the cameras, and the press in Italy is happy to oblige.

Apparently, Shakespeare coined 1,700 words, from the frequently used (excitement) to the should-be-more frequently used (spewed).

In the years to come, Wha became a legendary starting out spot for various soon-to-be rock stars.

"Buy something for your wife that-is-to-be," he said to his grand-nephew, as he handed him the folded paper.

Everything showed a rapid flight; even the would-be dinner of the guerrillas was found half cooked.

Next night at dinner I proposed Sir Alister's health, and we all drank to him and his "bride-to-be."

While a one-step was in full swing some would-be wag suddenly turned off all the lights.

And hand-painting it allus seemed to me, is really elocution in oils; for a be-yutiful picture is a silent talker.

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On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to be, such as: abide, act, breathe, continue, do, and endure.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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