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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
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.
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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
There is a lot of work to do for the Chiefs to get back to being the obvious best team in the AFC.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
There is a road closure at East 18th Street and I-70 East.
—Kansas City Star, 12 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, 12 Oct. 2025
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.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
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
There is a lot of work to do for the Chiefs to get back to being the obvious best team in the AFC.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
There is a road closure at East 18th Street and I-70 East.
—Kansas City Star, 12 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, 12 Oct. 2025
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.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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To commemorate the milestone, Alvarez shared the video online, hoping to show her followers that the kind of relationship many dream of really exists.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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As its name illustrates, Salt Lake City exists because of the Great Salt Lake.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dante Moore stands a fine chance of bouncing back this week against a pass defense that ranks 122nd in the United States and is allowing more than 280 passing yards per game.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Gundogan stands alone as the player who was instrumental in helping crystallise both men’s visions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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His ambitions are bolstered by his father, Larry Ellison, Oracle’s executive chairman, who currently ranks as the second-richest man in the world.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The run game ranks at the bottom of the conference and that has impacted the pass attack, where freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s numbers have dipped in recent weeks.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The first death happens when the heart stops beating and the brain stops working.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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What happens if a brain aneurysm ruptures?—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Donoghue’s 10- and 13-year-old sons grew up there — the family, which lives about half an hour away, got a season pass when their younger son, Ray, was 6 months old.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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That data is then used to help others improve people's work lives.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Poland’s Nazi labyrinth The countryside around the little Polish village of Pniewo looks serene, with its yellow crops and patches of forest, but beneath the surface lies a sprawling 20-mile maze of tunnels, shafts, underground railway stations and combat facilities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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It was marketed as a cosmetic treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), but beneath its appeal of luscious locks lies a darker story, one that's now being brought to light by a sweeping new review from Mayer Brezis and colleagues at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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But the forward-thinking fashion decisions, coupled with the October timing of the Academy Museum Gala, places this event squarely in showcase status for Hollywood stylists.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Carvey’s win places her among a growing number of lottery players turning to artificial intelligence in hopes of boosting their odds of striking it rich.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Shrine, an oasis of faith in the heart of downtown, has a women’s clinic that helps with all that comes with addiction and human trafficking.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Lomo saltado, a uniquely Peruvian steak stir-fry, which traditionally comes with French fries, is plated with the fries hidden beneath tender meat and onions, soaking up all the flavorful drippings and making an accompanying portion of fluffy white rice seem nearly unnecessary.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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