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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Harvard-Westlake ends its season at 26-6 with lots of players set to return next season, but gone is senior Tronstein, who finished with 52 hits, a .531 batting average and 10 home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Improving biodiversity and nature recovery is part of the district council's plan to make the area thrive economically, culturally, socially and environmentally.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He is survived by family including his sons, Steven and Michael, and daughter, Katherine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

North Korea is subject to multiple United Nations sanctions banning its nuclear weapons development and use of ballistic missile technology, restrictions it has repeatedly flouted.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Thankfully, the dock is in better shape than the drive-in.

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