as in reality
the fact of being or of being real
the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about
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Recent Examples of existence
Even if my archive was unverifiable or incongruous, the hazy, contradictory landscape of Goodman’s life was the truth of her existence.
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
And against the bucolic backdrop, the women settle into a contemplative, shared existence, probing themselves and each other.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The gas tax, which has been in existence for nearly a century, funds the crucial Highway Trust Fund and has never been successfully suspended, despite past proposals.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 11 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
And against the bucolic backdrop, the women settle into a contemplative, shared existence, probing themselves and each other.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The gas tax, which has been in existence for nearly a century, funds the crucial Highway Trust Fund and has never been successfully suspended, despite past proposals.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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Stronger communities are built when mental-health services move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and recognize the emotional, social, cultural and practical realities people face every day.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In reality, clubs don’t progress all the way.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Adding to the amenities here is the presence of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, a waterfront resort with an array of accommodations, its own spa, and myriad dining options.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Founded in 1854, the Mechanics' Institute has managed to maintain its presence after earthquakes, wars and sweeping changes across San Francisco, all while continuing to serve as a cultural hub in the city's downtown core.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Balzano blamed the growing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer products for an increase in fires at recycling facilities nationwide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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One of the biggest reasons for the drop in overdose deaths is the prevalence of xylazine and medetomidine replacing high doses of fentanyl in Florida’s drug supply, Santamour said.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Exemptions include leather, shearling and hides from animals raised primarily for the food industry, as well as vintage fur, Indigenous subsistence hunting practices and synthetic fur alternatives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The play begins with a forbidding thumping on a glass window outside a bare bones upstairs apartment where B lives a subsistence-level life with his mother.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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