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
The rampant speculation was also fueled by the existence of another clip in which Ansell appears to spoil a major plot point for a potential future season of the show.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
His brief and adventurous existence triggered ideological and practical dynamics that would dominate the twentieth century, in and beyond the age of fascisms.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
When that first Thrasher collaboration dropped, the Blazer had just be revamped for skateboarding by Nike SB the year prior, and Nike SB was still just four years into its existence.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The key question on their minds was whether any non-biological sources – such as a meteorite smashing into the Martian surface – could account for the existence of the fatty acids.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
His brief and adventurous existence triggered ideological and practical dynamics that would dominate the twentieth century, in and beyond the age of fascisms.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
When that first Thrasher collaboration dropped, the Blazer had just be revamped for skateboarding by Nike SB the year prior, and Nike SB was still just four years into its existence.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The key question on their minds was whether any non-biological sources – such as a meteorite smashing into the Martian surface – could account for the existence of the fatty acids.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
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As Zelensky spoke, video footage played on the wall behind him showing new Ukrainian technology taking out Russian drones – harsh reality contrasting with the policy wonkery in the room.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Too many families feel ignored while policies are made that don’t reflect their needs, values, or lived reality.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to the agriculture department, testing has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds, as well as within backyard flocks and commercial flocks statewide.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The presence of guns at a protest is both not a crime nor a reason for law enforcement to intervene, an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department statement said.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
14 Feb. 2026
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While the practice is widespread throughout Southeast Asia, its presence in Vietnamese history lacked a definitive starting point prior to the 19th century, even though its modern-day prevalence implied a rich, ancient past.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Despite the prevalence of narcotics crimes, Jacobson alleges that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos does not want to work with other agencies, including Border Patrol and ICE.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Whimbrels and other migratory birds face challenges including climate change, which is making hurricanes and tropical storms more frequent and more intense; rising sea levels; hunting, for both subsistence and sport; and habitat loss.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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This was the local method of refrigeration, and the villagers survived on subsistence hunting.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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