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as in exists
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happens
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of is
Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
But there is a sense that these great rivals are more evenly matched this time around, with Xabi Alonso’s arrival helping to tighten up a Madrid side who still look just as devastating up top.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
And for those with restless legs syndrome, there is Nidra, a cuff worn around the calves that helps alleviate RLS symptoms.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Instead of a pilot’s seat, there is an additional fuel tank and batteries that power navigation and communication systems, according to a report by the Ukrainian outlet Babel that CNN has confirmed.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
There isn’t a ton of video footage of him, but there’s this interview with Robert Ressler and some of that is in the Peacock documentary.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
So, because of that, there is some gaging and figuring out to do.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Even though it won't be shown on TV this year, there is still a way to catch the Peanuts Halloween special.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
But there is a sense that these great rivals are more evenly matched this time around, with Xabi Alonso’s arrival helping to tighten up a Madrid side who still look just as devastating up top.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
And for those with restless legs syndrome, there is Nidra, a cuff worn around the calves that helps alleviate RLS symptoms.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Instead of a pilot’s seat, there is an additional fuel tank and batteries that power navigation and communication systems, according to a report by the Ukrainian outlet Babel that CNN has confirmed.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
There isn’t a ton of video footage of him, but there’s this interview with Robert Ressler and some of that is in the Peacock documentary.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
So, because of that, there is some gaging and figuring out to do.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Even though it won't be shown on TV this year, there is still a way to catch the Peanuts Halloween special.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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Nevertheless, a fundamental strain exists between H&M’s corporate and altruistic identities.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Whatever sibling rivalry exists finds a handsome stalemate in this band, each woman’s songs stronger for the harmonies and tag-team company of the other’s.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other vendors include stands selling caramel apples, hot dogs, burgers, burritos and tacos.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their presence should bolster a run defense that ranks 31st in the league.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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China, which has been rapidly expanding its own arsenal, ranks third with roughly 600 warheads, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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What happens if the enhanced subsidies expire?—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, leaking information about fights, movements, and filming activity happens all the time.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Smith noted that a current assumption in aging science is that if a person lives to be 80 years old, 60 of those years may be healthy, and the last 25% will be in relatively ill-health.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Claire was later adopted and now lives with her new owner and her other dog.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Between the two lies a great outdoor bar, where all are welcome to sit and grab cocktails and snacks.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But beneath the photo ops and nostalgia also lies a strategic alliance born of mutual need.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The hardware represents the San Diego chipmaker’s entry into the data center market and places the company in direct competition with NorCal peers Nvidia and AMD.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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That price places it squarely in the consumer electronics segment, roughly the same as an iPhone 17 Pro Max in China.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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It’s made of mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood and comes with plush, colorful cushions that are comfortable and supportive.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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