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

During this era, large lakes and possibly even oceans are thought to have existed on Mars. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2026

Building on decades Protective eyewear for nuclear operations has existed in the Air Force for decades. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Though a solid cooking foundation already existed in the script, given that both writers had previous experience at food establishments. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The report noted, though, that 371 of those miles, or 81%, replaced pre-existing barriers, while only 87 miles of wall were constructed where no barriers previously existed. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

The poll measured hardship that already existed and did not conclude that the new federal law caused it. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

The thing is, the very same people so outraged over a logo change had likely forgotten Cracker Barrel existed. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

That the ambition existed at all underlines how the two most powerful bodies in world football are wrapped up in a forever war for the economic and political control of the global game. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026

For centuries before modern LGBTQ+ rights movements emerged, the region recognized there were communities that existed outside biological designations of gender. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026