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

But since the first waves of Cuban migration, deep ideological differences have existed in the Miami Cuban community. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

But unlike the aforementioned EMO energy fund, abrdn’s CEF has largely existed in a healthcare bull market since inception in 2015—yet has failed to really stand out. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Foot-cooling overshoes also attracted attention ahead of the 2026 World Cup, although similar concepts have existed in other sports for several years. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026

That’s the lifeblood of our business, trying to breathe something new into into a text that existed. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 July 2026

These same people also conceded that no such party elder existed within the GOP, and that the party was no longer organized around nor interested in listening to such a person. — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

Apps that can alter photographs to make intimate images and pornography have existed for years in the shadows of the internet. — Huo Jingnan, NPR, 9 July 2026

Speaking to Polygon, Coffin suggested that Minions have existed since the dawn of time. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Today, students from around the world study on the campuses of the nine Colonial colleges that existed during the Revolutionary War. — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2026