Definitions

is

[iz] / ɪz /

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 Lincoln Media Foundation is tied to the Lincoln Club, a group based in Orange County that bills itself as “the oldest and largest conservative major donor organization in the state of California.”

From Los Angeles Times

"The news that Harlow Town FC has entered administration is deeply concerning," he said.

From BBC

It is a competition famous for producing stories worthy of retelling on stadium concourses around the country, and across generations.

From BBC

That wretched form is unlikely to improve anytime soon with United hosting Manchester City next weekend before travelling to Premier League leaders Arsenal on January 25.

From Barron's

"The world is a rough place at the moment, and it's lovely to have something that is just for the sake of fun," said Selkirk.

From Barron's