as in lived
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of existed
Even novels and feature films that criticized the war were being told from the American point of view, as though Iraqis barely existed.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The White House beekeeping program began in 2009, and the first lady's expansion has added two new bee colonies to the two that already existed.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
New research suggests that supermassive black holes that existed before the cosmos was 1 billion years old may have formed with a helping hand from dark matter, the universe's most mysterious stuff.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside the latter tomb, this scrap—resting on the occupant’s chest—proved that paper existed in China during the early Western Han period.
—Urnesha Bhattacherjee, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The previous flag had existed in some form for more than 130 years.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Fandom, whether people like to classify themselves as members or not, has existed as long as there’s been entertainment, and extends beyond whatever TV show happens to be the current hit; athletes, sports teams, musicians, books, superheroes and more all have their avid fanbases.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth took the throne as a young woman with two small children at a time before jet travel existed and no one had even thought of going to the moon, then remained a constant presence in British public life across generations.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
But because the field has long existed slightly under the radar, many artists have been free to develop innovative approaches—such as fabric manipulation or, in my case, fabric assemblage.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The White House beekeeping program began in 2009, and the first lady's expansion has added two new bee colonies to the two that already existed.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
New research suggests that supermassive black holes that existed before the cosmos was 1 billion years old may have formed with a helping hand from dark matter, the universe's most mysterious stuff.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside the latter tomb, this scrap—resting on the occupant’s chest—proved that paper existed in China during the early Western Han period.
—Urnesha Bhattacherjee, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The previous flag had existed in some form for more than 130 years.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Fandom, whether people like to classify themselves as members or not, has existed as long as there’s been entertainment, and extends beyond whatever TV show happens to be the current hit; athletes, sports teams, musicians, books, superheroes and more all have their avid fanbases.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth took the throne as a young woman with two small children at a time before jet travel existed and no one had even thought of going to the moon, then remained a constant presence in British public life across generations.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for existed
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Dakota Sweeney, a cousin of Wilson, the Bravo reality TV star, lived with the victim and was booked on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action, the Missouri Highway Patrol said in an affidavit.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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In order to properly convey Michael's cultural effect and legacy, director Antoine Fuqua utilized several of the real places where Michael performed, lived and filmed music videos.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the Knicks had already demoralized the Sixers three times too many, there was still time on the clock for one more haymaker, one more seismic punch to put Philadelphia, already on the ropes far sooner than its fan base had anticipated, out for good.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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There was evidence of mice where all three of the deceased had worked, and one person had numerous mice in their home, according to the public health office for Mono County, home to Mammoth Lakes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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“Existed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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