as in reality
the fact of being or of being real
the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about
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Recent Examples of existence
In 2022, a Republican senator said teachers should teach about the existence of Nazi ideology but be impartial about it.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trevor Sullivan is transfixed by the immemorial existence his companions evoke.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Kennedy has also proposed restructuring out of existence the agency that supports the task force, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
—Kristefer Stojanovski, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Its existence in remote North Dakota led to the elimination of natural predators, meaning the squirrels can reproduce en masse.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trevor Sullivan is transfixed by the immemorial existence his companions evoke.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Kennedy has also proposed restructuring out of existence the agency that supports the task force, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
—Kristefer Stojanovski, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
Its existence in remote North Dakota led to the elimination of natural predators, meaning the squirrels can reproduce en masse.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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The veil between your subconscious and physical reality is thin, Virgo.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In the cabin, high-def A.R. screens will replace windows, offering a choice of realities during flight.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2025
Noun
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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On the other hand, a reactive result means that the test showed a reaction, suggesting the presence of HIV antigens or antibodies in your sample.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Summer Fridays are officially a thing of the past due the prevalence of remote work.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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This explains the prevalence of Burmese markets along 35th Avenue, although there are other Burmese markets scattered throughout Phoenix, like Anwar Asian Mart in Maryvale.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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That includes modern breadbaskets that now enjoy some of the world’s best growing conditions such as the US, and subsistence farming communities that rely on small harvests of cassava.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Harvests failed and water reserves dried up in a country where 70% of people rely on subsistence agriculture.—
Lungelo Ndhlovu,
Christian Science Monitor,
6 June 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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