Synonyms of existed

existed

verb

past tense of exist

as in lived

to have life

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lived
• was
• ruled
• breathed
• subsisted
• persisted
• survived
• flourished
• lasted
• continued
• endured
• kicked
• kept (on)
• held on
• led
• prospered
• thrived
• abided
• held up
• moved
• ran on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• died
• disappeared
• expired
• departed
• perished
• vanished
• passed away
• succumbed
• ceased
• evaporated
• ended
• stopped
• discontinued
• died (down)
• quit
• subsided
• waned
• abated
• moderated
• desisted
• ebbed
• let up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of existed

According to the creative team, Seven Havens was an opportunity to evolve what has already existed in the universe. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

The relationships existed beside each other, awkwardly but honestly. — Nita Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Marco Pierre White at Harveys The concept of the celebrity chef existed before 24-year-old Marco Pierre White opened Harveys in London in 1987. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Jay remembered a freestyle with his mentor, Jaz-O, and Big Daddy Kane that circulated on mixtapes from New York down to Florida long before internet virality existed. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The mikveh is evidence that a Second Temple-period Jewish settlement, previously unknown to scholars, once existed in the area, according to officials. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Historically, a lot of management work existed because someone had to assemble and move information. — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

In this sense, compounding pharmacies have existed for as long as pharmacies have. — Alana Semuels, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

The practice has existed for decades, but in recent years the number of political appointees has increased. — Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026