Synonyms of exist

exist

verb

ig-ˈzist 

as in to live

to have life

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• live
• be
• rule
• breathe
• subsist
• persist
• continue
• survive
• flourish
• endure
• last
• keep (on)
• abide
• thrive
• run on
• hold on
• lead
• kick
• prosper
• move
• hold up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• die
• disappear
• expire
• perish
• depart
• vanish
• cease
• pass away
• succumb
• evaporate
• stop
• end
• die (down)
• discontinue
• quit
• subside
• abate
• moderate
• desist
• wane
• let up
• ebb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exist

Open standards for agentic systems are still being drafted; the Agentic AI Foundation, hosted by the Linux Foundation and launched in late 2025, exists to coordinate those standards, and my company contributes to that work. — Antoni Kozelski, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Responding to questions about Taiwan’s regulatory framework, Chhoa pointed to the Ministry of Culture’s existing guidelines on generative AI in arts and culture. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

The three Democrats on the five-member panel, the group’s leader said, will be a check protecting existing customers from having to pay for the power needs of those data centers. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Prolific British drama label Two Brothers Pictures has mostly focused on original ideas but, having staffed up, is pushing into optioning and adapting existing works. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026