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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The shelter has been open since 8 a.m., and about 250 people have checked in for aid so far.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

One person has died and more than 30 people have been injured after an explosion on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard in New York City.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

"Neurological symptoms have also been reported in humans following acute exposure."

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

They were considering staying at a hotel, even though prices have been marked up for the Memorial Day Weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

However, there’s also no indication that Picnic_ant has been home recently.

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