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

And on May 26, a 44-year-old male with pre-existing conditions had back pain on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a log ride with a dramatic drop. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Paramount has agreed to a request from 12 states to link their federal antitrust case to a pre-existing suit brought by Paramount+ subscribers. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 July 2026

The discount flips in the West, where existing homes run $55,500 above new, and the South, where the gap is just $700. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Sheriff’s office spokesperson Robbie Hoy said there have been 77 in-custody deaths, fewer than other urban Texas counties, and identified cardiac disease as the leading cause among inmates with pre-existing conditions. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

The city is currently recruiting for upcoming and existing vacancies on the arts, community housing, energy and environmental sustainability, veterans and parks, recreation and cultural resources commissions for Milpitas residents ages 18 and older. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

So, the pre-existing bumps and bruises are worth monitoring as the roster shapeshifts throughout camp. — Mike Kaye july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

The 20-year-old wants to crack the Knicks’ roster, but a two-way contract might be most likely given the pre-existing backcourt logjam with Jalen Brunson, Jose Alvarado, Miles McBride and Kolek competing for minutes. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Interacting supernovas differ because the shockwave generated by these explosions crash into a pre-existing cocoon of material. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Verb

Christian nationalists — once existing in the margins of American Christianity — have become mainstream in recent years, establishing churches that host some of the nation’s most powerful politicians. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Remaining floors would be dedicated to data center infrastructure, according to plans, which also show that an existing building on the site would be demolished and replaced. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

By selling the existing property, the Presbyterian Church can direct those resources to supporting its mission and ministries in other places. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Strengthening the domestic supply chain will be important for new construction as well as upgrades, refurbishments and relicensing work at existing facilities. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Later life is when social isolation, air pollution and untreated vision loss compound existing vulnerabilities. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

In June, Oceanside’s City Council voted unanimously to exempt multiple sites from the law and deferred others from high-density zoning until 2032, relying on carve-outs for areas with existing housing capacity, lack of walking paths and more. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

While effective, caution is advised for BFR training, especially for those with pre-existing health conditions. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

When more homes are built and the housing shortage is chipped away, existing homes in the area may sell for less money. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026