Definitions

was

[wuhz, woz, wuhz] / wʌz, wɒz, wəz /

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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Although the worst-case scenario was avoided, and people were allowed to return home, there could be longer-term repercussions for the company and the aviation industry, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He said that Dhillon would not have been able to represent Bondi if her testimony was provided in a deposition because the committee’s rules prevent agency lawyers from attending depositions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Her persona was carefully constructed. She knew how to give just enough, to create the illusion of something.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Bondi was fired by President Trump on April 2.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

I frowned at the tabletop, which was etched with initials.

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