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

Any federal healthcare policy reform should always put the patient's needs first, and that includes protecting coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Pavi is a younger hero than even 12-year-old Aang, perhaps an attempt to introduce Avatar to a new generation of kids where the movie was more of a service to pre-existing fans. — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Therefore, their rotors would operate at higher elevations while existing turbines continue generating electricity below. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

The new penalties align with pre-existing rules on Singapore’s subway system. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

These would vary from game-to-game, but generally encompass pre-existing events like boss fights, loading screens, and transitions out of cutscenes. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026

Common exclusions can include pre-existing conditions, improper maintenance or installation, structural problems and certain issues involving rust, corrosion or sediment buildup. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

There was a pre-existing agreement in place specifically between Netflix and Skydance Animation that was announced in 2023, with the latter label ultimately falling under Paramount post-merger. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

Both examples demonstrate how local champions and an existing source of funding can help turn a lifesaving idea into reality. — Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Its existing approvals do not remove the need to integrate and certify the system as part of Valo. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

In both cases, people with pre-existing hypertension experienced bigger drops in systolic and diastolic pressure than those with normal blood pressure. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026

This year, those existing factors coincide with what is predicted to become the strongest El Niño event in recorded history. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

And Hinge is integrating AI into existing platforms, offering users personalized help with profile creation and conversation starters. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

In day scenes, film lights were only used where natural light fell short; at night, the team relied as much as possible on existing streetlights and lamps. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Even if the wars do continue, the identities of both major parties are in flux—existing coalitions are shaky, and the tremors could lead to unexpectedly competitive races in seats drawn around outdated assumptions. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

The mayor also referenced the deaths of nine people in Erie, Pennsylvania, saying the tragedy underscored the need to revisit existing laws. — James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026