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

Applications for loans to refinance existing mortgages also declined, falling to their slowest pace since February 2025. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Martin uses a color extractor to remove existing dye, then bleaches the hair (except the gray roots) to get it as light as possible. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026

Founded by Maax Soloman, Jala has an existing location in the Orlando area. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Most new drugs try to make small improvements on existing treatments, like reducing the side effects. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026