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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In reality, Reyes has been splitting her time on set with another ABC workplace drama.

From Los Angeles Times

The horsemen hoped to develop alternative options during the extension of racing at Golden Gate Fields that previously had been canceled.

From Los Angeles Times

Wang and Pearl are expected to be arraigned this month in Contra Costa County Superior Court, though proceedings had previously been delayed at the request of defense attorneys, according to the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

Palm Beach County voter records show the president voted by mail in a Tuesday special election for state legislative seats and that his ballot has been counted.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK government, which provides the allowance, has been asked to comment.

From BBC