Synonyms of existing

existing 1 of 2

adjective

as in extant

having being at the present time

existing breeds of the turkey that graces our Thanksgiving table are said to bear little resemblance to the gamy birds that the Pilgrims enjoyed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extant
• existent
• living
• operating
• functioning
• active
• alive
• busy
• around
• working
• flourishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dead
• extinct
• destroyed
• defunct
• gone
• departed
• lost
• nonexistent
• nonextant
• inactive
• exterminated
• idle
• inert
• kaput

existing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of exist

as in living

to have life

strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• living
• being
• ruling
• breathing
• subsisting
• continuing
• surviving
• enduring
• keeping (on)
• kicking
• leading
• lasting
• persisting
• flourishing
• abiding
• holding on
• running on
• moving
• holding up
• thriving
• prospering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dying
• departing
• expiring
• vanishing
• perishing
• passing away
• disappearing
• succumbing
• evaporating
• ending
• stopping
• discontinuing
• ceasing
• dying (down)
• quitting
• waning
• subsiding
• ebbing
• moderating
• abating
• desisting
• letting up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of existing

Adjective

Autonomy is increasingly being treated as a means of changing how existing vehicles are used rather than simply as a new type of weapon. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Taking a pre-existing movie and branding it as a sequel to a totally unrelated Hollywood hit was common practice in Italy from the late 1970s until the mid-’90s. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

For an easy water-saving upgrade that doesn’t require replacing pre-existing fixtures, install faucet accessories like aerators that also save water and money without compromising performance. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

The report noted, though, that 371 of those miles, or 81%, replaced pre-existing barriers, while only 87 miles of wall were constructed where no barriers previously existed. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

The two people who died had pre-existing conditions, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said on Monday. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Chelsea announced the club’s first signing of the Xabi Alonso era last month as Marco Palestra joined from Atalanta on a seven-year contract, following the pre-existing deals to sign Geovany Quenda, Denner, Dastan Satpaev and Emmanuel Emegha. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Bader, a memorable but injury-plagued trade deadline acquisition for the Phillies in 2025, reportedly rammed his scooter into a fire truck early Sunday morning, exacerbating a pre-existing foot injury. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

For that reason, the law forbids using the new funding simply to maintain existing levels. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Verb

About 80 per cent of City’s existing first-team squad went on the pre-season tour to Hong Kong and South Korea, meaning Maresca has been able to get his ideas across to most of the players. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

According to the company, if Fi0 encounters a task outside its existing capabilities, a human can provide a single demonstration. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

This injury leaves the Phillies, with World Series aspirations, still seeking reliable arms and relying on existing players and recent trade deadline acquisitions to navigate their pitching challenges. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Rocket Lab With space traffic expected to increase exponentially in the near future, more launch companies, both new and established, are seeking to expand existing launch sites or establish new ones in different regions. — David Szondy august 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

That’s important for Cyprus because under an existing agreement, Cypriot energy consumers would have to put up as much as 63% of the cable’s construction cost, meaning a significant jump in electricity prices. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Much existing research has had to rely on estimating which tasks could potentially be accomplished by AI, or indirect surveys rather than actual spending or usage records. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Yet the military’s own acquisition efforts acknowledge limits to existing inventories. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Aug. 2026

Subscribers can opt for their existing pricing or switch to a Spectrum bundle that includes such apps as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN and Paramount+. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026