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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Iran is thought to have thousands of mines, and they can be laid from fishing vessels or other small craft, said Long, the former British navy official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Yaoyao Liu is legendary in the close-knit trading industry for his huge, often lucrative, wagers on energy derivatives for Vitol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Scattered showers are anticipated on Sunday afternoon before 2, and there is a potential for thunderstorms in some parts of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Dutta says the show is about consent, "specifically in a marriage, which is considered a very, very special bond".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I groan at the realization that I’ll have to explain this, crumpling into Dara, who is nice enough to give me a hug.

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