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
Encounters with Skinwalkers are often described in hushed tones, and the belief in their existence persists.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
During depositions, Riverside attorneys seemed to try to cast doubt on the very existence of the storage room.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The existence of Dæmons in Lyra’s world is, in itself, a challenge to the gender binary.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Even if a contract is not enforced, labor advocates say, just knowing of its existence still can pressure employees into staying rather than seeking a better job elsewhere.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
During depositions, Riverside attorneys seemed to try to cast doubt on the very existence of the storage room.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The existence of Dæmons in Lyra’s world is, in itself, a challenge to the gender binary.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Even if a contract is not enforced, labor advocates say, just knowing of its existence still can pressure employees into staying rather than seeking a better job elsewhere.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
Noun
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Now the reality, is the team different?—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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This channel, though, is focused on airing reality TV shows rather than music videos.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Brown continued to blossom into the offense, fellow receiver Xavier Worthy made his presence known with a 6-yard touchdown reception and tight end Travis Kelce looked increasingly smooth with 78 yards — his second-most in a regular-season game since last November.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Their limited public presence and lack of courtroom participation emphasize how major constitutional test cases are often lawyer-driven rather than plaintiff-driven, a central theme highlighted by the court itself.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Retail trading has ballooned globally, as a combination of the bull run in some major markets, the prevalence of smartphone apps, and the meme stock phenomenon led more individuals to take up investing.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Flash flooding is especially dangerous in Arizona due to the prevalence of dry washes, creeks, and urban infrastructure that can overwhelm drainage systems with little warning.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Beyond just the basic immediate subsistence, can Gaza survive?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Biden administration later blocked the project after an analysis found future development would threaten caribou, other wildlife, and Alaska Native groups that rely on subsistence hunting and fishing.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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