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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For brothers Boone and Ford Casady, pickleball is more than just a game, it is a passion.

From Los Angeles Times

Poor theater etiquette is still going strong, and there were plenty of “SHHH”s doled out through the last 12 months.

From Salon

His party is calling for £900m in tax cuts, which he argued would grow the economy and help to maintain public services in Scotland.

From BBC

The only thing we can control is that we put in the best performance in every game to make sure we get the three points.

From BBC

"That's personality. Come in and talk on the pitch, which is the best part of it."

From BBC