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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Is it not U.S. universities’ main charter to educate productive citizens?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Is his future contingent on winning the Premiership?

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Is he durable enough to count on late in a season?

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Read on: Is the Intel stock hype overdone?

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“But I recognize talent when I see it. Is that your problem? Everyone likes her? No one likes you?”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin