as in extant
having being at the present time
existing breeds of the turkey that graces our Thanksgiving table are said to bear little resemblance to the gamy birds that the Pilgrims enjoyed
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as in living
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of existing
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic-preservation law and recent executive orders to beautify the nation's capital and restore pre-existing statues.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
When shopping for a policy, Valdez recommends travelers read insurance policies closely, double-checking to see what's actually covered and any restrictions, like pre-existing conditions or age.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic-preservation law and recent executive orders to beautify the nation’s capital and restore pre-existing statues.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Various other states are also working on plans of action in order to prevent SNAP recipients from going hungry when the pre-existing federal funds stop flowing.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Some locations will open in pre-existing Spirit Halloween stores, while others will be new locations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Thus, current fears reinforce a pre-existing localism, and infuse it with new and intense emotions.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Ozzy’s latter struggles started after a fall at home in 2019, which made a pre-existing neck and spine injury worse, leading to multiple surgeries.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The specialists also claimed that the technology can be utilized in both the modernization of existing power units and the design of new boiler systems.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Coats said that the deal represents a major milestone in its long-term growth plans, while strengthening the existing footwear division as its expands into the high-growth premium insole market.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
According to founders Vik and Vizan Giri, the brand is an expansion of the environmental and social mission of their existing entities.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
King’s existing contract is set to expire in May.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China added five rare-earth elements – holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium, and related magnets and materials – to its existing control list, requiring export licenses.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Merck did not disclose a new estimate for the cost of existing tariffs.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
This research builds on an existing foundation linking poor sleep with dementia.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Campbell believed Miles could be the next signature signee for the program, and his pre-existing relationship with Miles from his time as an assistant at Oregon, plus the system he’s created at TCU, played a vital role in convincing her to choose Fort Worth.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic-preservation law and recent executive orders to beautify the nation's capital and restore pre-existing statues.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
When shopping for a policy, Valdez recommends travelers read insurance policies closely, double-checking to see what's actually covered and any restrictions, like pre-existing conditions or age.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic-preservation law and recent executive orders to beautify the nation’s capital and restore pre-existing statues.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Various other states are also working on plans of action in order to prevent SNAP recipients from going hungry when the pre-existing federal funds stop flowing.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Some locations will open in pre-existing Spirit Halloween stores, while others will be new locations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Thus, current fears reinforce a pre-existing localism, and infuse it with new and intense emotions.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Ozzy’s latter struggles started after a fall at home in 2019, which made a pre-existing neck and spine injury worse, leading to multiple surgeries.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The club’s job is to sign the best players in the world, and decide which of Madrid’s existing ones to sell and when.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The specialists also claimed that the technology can be utilized in both the modernization of existing power units and the design of new boiler systems.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Coats said that the deal represents a major milestone in its long-term growth plans, while strengthening the existing footwear division as its expands into the high-growth premium insole market.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
According to founders Vik and Vizan Giri, the brand is an expansion of the environmental and social mission of their existing entities.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
King’s existing contract is set to expire in May.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China added five rare-earth elements – holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium, and related magnets and materials – to its existing control list, requiring export licenses.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Merck did not disclose a new estimate for the cost of existing tariffs.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
This research builds on an existing foundation linking poor sleep with dementia.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for existing
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Landscape architects Harriett Wimmer and Joe Yamada were based for many years in the Design Center and probably the most prominent local landscape design practice, which is another extant legacy firm.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Few extant movie studios have properties that go back as far or play as rich as Warner Bros.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under the ceasefire agreement, Israel also turned over living and dead Palestinians in its custody.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ofrendas and cemeteries are typically adorned with flowers, which are believed to guide the spirits back to the living world due to their vibrant colors and strong scent.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dinner was often non-existent, unless someone was lucky enough to find something to buy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Groundwater regulation is non existent in the rest of the state.—
Clara Migoya,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Existing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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