as in to live
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of exist
The chat additions are a subtle change since the existing Google Assistant can already pull up a list of nearby restaurants, for example.
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PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
The additional number of deliveries has been stressful for its two existing obstetrical-unit doctors, according to David-Paul Cavazos, an executive with the center.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite this, significant opportunity exists.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Another possibility is that there is a relic magnetic field that exists between galaxies which remains from the early universe and disturbs low-energy gamma-rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
The additional number of deliveries has been stressful for its two existing obstetrical-unit doctors, according to David-Paul Cavazos, an executive with the center.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite this, significant opportunity exists.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Another possibility is that there is a relic magnetic field that exists between galaxies which remains from the early universe and disturbs low-energy gamma-rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Monroe, who was living with a friend of her mother's at the time, reportedly wed her then-boyfriend to avoid going into foster care, Dougherty told UPI in February 1990.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket The ultimate fall jacket lives somewhere between a barn coat and classic denim, and the Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket hits that sweet spot.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Besides Prabowo’s involvement, there are also still a number of Suharto loyalists in Indonesia.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Veterans Day is almost here and there are plenty of freebies and discounts available for retired and active-duty military service members.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Exist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exist. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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