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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
With the growing exodus, there is abundant proof that English players can have successful careers on the continent, with plenty of European clubs prepared to operate as stepping stones.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
If there is a shutdown, federal workers will not be paid, and federal buildings will close as Congress works to pass a deal to reopen the shuttered government.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
There is so much in this world that is out of our control, so much of cruelty and heartbreak.
—Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
If there is a shutdown, federal workers will not be paid, and federal buildings will close as Congress works to pass a deal to reopen the shuttered government.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
There is so much in this world that is out of our control, so much of cruelty and heartbreak.
—Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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An impasse exists because Democrats want a deal to secure health care provisions, while Republicans have raised concerns about costs and the extent to which migrants should have access to health care.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The debate between vocational school or college exists because the cost to go to college is so high and the demand is growing for skilled tradespeople.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee ranks 38th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to a report by the National Education Association.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taylor lives throughout the song.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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If Ament lives up to the hype and Burg is an all-conference type of player, the Vols could compete for the SEC title.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Twenty minutes east of Asheville lies Black Mountain.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The capital Vilnius lies roughly 30 km from the border.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With limited overtaking opportunities, Sunday can become processional at times, which places a heavy weight on qualifying and track position.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The immersive supernatural thriller once again places listeners inside a chilling world where faith, power, and survival collide.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia x KitchenAid stand mixer comes with 10 different attachments, has 10 speeds, and includes an exclusive copper stainless steel bowl.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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