Synonyms of existing

existing 1 of 2

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extant
• existent
• living
• operating
• functioning
• active
• alive
• busy
• around
• working
• flourishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dead
• extinct
• destroyed
• defunct
• gone
• departed
• lost
• nonexistent
• nonextant
• inactive
• exterminated
• idle
• inert
• kaput

existing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of exist

as in living

to have life

strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• living
• being
• ruling
• breathing
• subsisting
• continuing
• surviving
• enduring
• keeping (on)
• kicking
• leading
• lasting
• persisting
• flourishing
• abiding
• holding on
• running on
• moving
• holding up
• thriving
• prospering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dying
• departing
• expiring
• vanishing
• perishing
• passing away
• disappearing
• succumbing
• evaporating
• ending
• stopping
• discontinuing
• ceasing
• dying (down)
• quitting
• waning
• subsiding
• ebbing
• moderating
• abating
• desisting
• letting up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of existing

Adjective

The celebrities often have pre-existing relationships and feuds that can guide accusations. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Common exclusions can include pre-existing conditions, improper maintenance or installation, structural problems and certain issues involving rust, corrosion or sediment buildup. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

There was a pre-existing agreement in place specifically between Netflix and Skydance Animation that was announced in 2023, with the latter label ultimately falling under Paramount post-merger. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

This investigation will merge with a pre-existing investigation into other donations to the party, the Met added. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Cosmetic repairs, oil changes and tune-ups are also usually excluded, as are pre-existing issues and damage resulting from accidents, misuse, neglect or improper maintenance. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Her life and legacy will continue to be spotlighted in the Dolly Parton Experience, a pre-existing exhibit that will receive a new entrance in her honor. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Instead, a law firm with pre-existing ties to the Warriors allegedly conducted the probe. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Most of the time, people come with their pre-existing views and biases, repeat them out loud, close their minds to alternative perspectives, and go home even more sure of their ways. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Miami Beach location would be only the third Vivienne Westwood store in the United States, following existing locations in New York and Los Angeles. — Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Opponents see the existing exemption as helpful in the development of new businesses tied to the state’s ongoing artificial intelligence boom, California Manufacturers and Technology Association CEO Lance Hastings said. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Overseeding Overseeding is the process of spreading grass seed over an existing lawn without removing the old turf. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

But no new ones are being made; existing aircraft require ongoing maintenance and repair. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Trump said the administration would seek to encourage the development of artificial intelligence while using existing criminal and civil laws to address abuses. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

Every district rated its grant’s impact at 8 or above out of 10, and three in four said the money helped sustain an existing program. — Tim Grailer, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

The rape aggravated the woman’s existing brain damage and seizure disorder, the lawsuit said. — Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

Winter warned that the practice can cause skin irritation, worsen existing cracks on the feet and open small cuts that let bacteria in. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026