Definitions

were

[wur, wer, wair] / wɜr, wər, wɛər /

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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Among the 67 dead were 28 members of the US figure skating community, who were returning from the national championships.

From Barron's

Last week’s cryptocurrency declines were linked to a broad selloff in U.S. technology stocks, particularly those in artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

Stock futures were falling Monday with investors concerned a relief rally from the end of last week may not have legs.

From Barron's

Software stocks are close to being priced as if they were set for zero future growth, according to analysts at Jefferies, which should eventually provoke some bargain buying.

From Barron's

The Adobe data showed that price increases last month were broad-based—and included goods such as computers, home electronics and appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal