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
The culture already existed before the film, but ‘Twister’ changed the way people thought of themselves as storm chasers.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The desert dunes responsible for the rock formations in the area existed 140 million years ago, according to the National Park Service.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
This species is considered the largest snake to have ever existed, reaching lengths of up to 42 feet and weighing over a ton.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Of note, the directors of episodes 8 and 9 are Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who did episode 1 (which again, may not have existed at all before the rework), but directed none of the other ones.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In reality, no such pitcher existed.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Ordinary objects—like Fischer’s desk or Hatch’s couch—give life to the rich personal stories that existed beneath national narratives of dilapidation, violence and poverty.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
On the next corner over, a Postal Service van might be delivering mail to the addresses that still existed, while a gardener watered the lawn.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
For disability, an 11-month extension may be available if the disability existed during the first 60 days of COBRA and lasts until the end of the 18-month period.
—Cyrus Purnell, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The desert dunes responsible for the rock formations in the area existed 140 million years ago, according to the National Park Service.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
This species is considered the largest snake to have ever existed, reaching lengths of up to 42 feet and weighing over a ton.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Of note, the directors of episodes 8 and 9 are Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who did episode 1 (which again, may not have existed at all before the rework), but directed none of the other ones.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In reality, no such pitcher existed.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Ordinary objects—like Fischer’s desk or Hatch’s couch—give life to the rich personal stories that existed beneath national narratives of dilapidation, violence and poverty.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
On the next corner over, a Postal Service van might be delivering mail to the addresses that still existed, while a gardener watered the lawn.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
For disability, an 11-month extension may be available if the disability existed during the first 60 days of COBRA and lasts until the end of the 18-month period.
—Cyrus Purnell, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Existed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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