been

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

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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District Judge Dolly M. Gee’s chambers did not respond to a request for comment about why no similar action has been taken in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The FDA reviewed data to assess these risks and found limited human studies on a few peptide therapies; most have only been studied in animals or in clinical populations like HIV patients.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

TMZ, which has been hunting politicians during the congressional recess, spotted Graham eating a resort breakfast, walking around with a bubble wand, and getting on Space Mountain.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Pacheco, an economist, said she had been without steady electricity at home for days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

How had she been stuck here for thirty minutes?

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