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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But according to a recent poll, a majority of people in the US feel it is too expensive, external for the average American to attend a game at the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Philippines is routinely struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where there is increased seismic activity.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But beyond its sheer scale, this tournament is unprecedented in other ways.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"I think the positive of this court case is that it's given people more confidence to come forward and speak about their abuse so this is not the end, I think it will continue."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Renato is a medical student whose father is a doctor.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly