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
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as in living
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of existing
Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Rather than adjusting a factory’s pre-existing templates, a tailor will create an entirely new pattern for the client.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
This is also Zvyagintsev’s first adaptation of pre-existing material, but the reworking feels more like a jazz virtuoso covering another artist’s tune, tweaking the rhythm, changing the key, and finding in the melody a whole new set of feelings.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
What’s exciting, says Evan Spiridellis, is that Gripp’s catalog has no pre-existing visuals, with YouTube videos of his songs populated with fan art.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Regardless of any pre-existing surplus, the Broncos are known among agents across the NFL as a premier destination for undrafted clients.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Haq said most existing Parkinson’s treatments focus on reducing the disease’s debilitating symptoms.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the Korey Wise Innocence Project, the murder conviction was overturned after new evidence that the infant had a pre-existing respiratory illness that caused her death.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead, Gerard and his wife were trained in how to do in-home dialysis by Monogram Health and, since starting, both his kidneys and all his pre-existing conditions have improved.
—Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
At the same time, existing resources are not always being fully utilized, such as the Bristol Hotel, which has had 18 units offline for months.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Economists and technology historians cited in that piece argued that existing vendors with deep customer relationships and proprietary data are better positioned than newcomers to capture the upside of agentic AI.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The plan is then to use marketing and hype, so once the IPO happens and shares can be sold over existing exchanges, there will be a price pop and insiders can sell off a portion of their holdings to make a profit, sometimes underwriting the initial investment.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Republican lawmakers sponsoring most of the legislation say those gathering at sacred sanctuaries deserve protection beyond what existing trespassing laws provide.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Public input sought on penalties The administration has invited the public to weigh in on a number of questions related to the draft rule, including what actions the government should take against employees — new or existing — who refuse to sign an NDA.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 26 May 2026
By enabling native credential authentication inside existing shipment workflows, the joint solution reduces fraudulent transfers, strengthens chain-of-custody documentation, and lowers supply chain risk immediately.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The Luce's design, powertrain, and interior are completely different from any other existing Ferrari model.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Despite the lack of industrywide systemic control, noteworthy new awards, existing award winners, and international award submissions were announced.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Rather than adjusting a factory’s pre-existing templates, a tailor will create an entirely new pattern for the client.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
This is also Zvyagintsev’s first adaptation of pre-existing material, but the reworking feels more like a jazz virtuoso covering another artist’s tune, tweaking the rhythm, changing the key, and finding in the melody a whole new set of feelings.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
What’s exciting, says Evan Spiridellis, is that Gripp’s catalog has no pre-existing visuals, with YouTube videos of his songs populated with fan art.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Regardless of any pre-existing surplus, the Broncos are known among agents across the NFL as a premier destination for undrafted clients.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Haq said most existing Parkinson’s treatments focus on reducing the disease’s debilitating symptoms.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the Korey Wise Innocence Project, the murder conviction was overturned after new evidence that the infant had a pre-existing respiratory illness that caused her death.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead, Gerard and his wife were trained in how to do in-home dialysis by Monogram Health and, since starting, both his kidneys and all his pre-existing conditions have improved.
—Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Under existing rules, the governor appoints all five CPUC commissioners, who are then confirmed by the state senate.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
At the same time, existing resources are not always being fully utilized, such as the Bristol Hotel, which has had 18 units offline for months.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Economists and technology historians cited in that piece argued that existing vendors with deep customer relationships and proprietary data are better positioned than newcomers to capture the upside of agentic AI.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The plan is then to use marketing and hype, so once the IPO happens and shares can be sold over existing exchanges, there will be a price pop and insiders can sell off a portion of their holdings to make a profit, sometimes underwriting the initial investment.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Republican lawmakers sponsoring most of the legislation say those gathering at sacred sanctuaries deserve protection beyond what existing trespassing laws provide.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Public input sought on penalties The administration has invited the public to weigh in on a number of questions related to the draft rule, including what actions the government should take against employees — new or existing — who refuse to sign an NDA.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 26 May 2026
By enabling native credential authentication inside existing shipment workflows, the joint solution reduces fraudulent transfers, strengthens chain-of-custody documentation, and lowers supply chain risk immediately.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The Luce's design, powertrain, and interior are completely different from any other existing Ferrari model.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for existing
Adjective
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Despite the game’s authenticity to real pinball, Space Cadet wasn’t based on an extant physical table, but was merely one part of the Full Tilt!—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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Enter Magnanti, who had spent more than four years studying Bede’s history and was compiling a catalog of extant copies.—
Andrea Rosa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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For many Southern California residents who were evacuated after a chemical tank overheated, the relief of finally being allowed to return home has been overshadowed by lingering fears of living near the aerospace plant that has faced problems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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James Lawhead had been living, investigators believe, under a false name at the Arizona home owned by his sister.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Maybe profile is strong because of years of awards and speaking, but publishing is sporadic and products are non-existent.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Over the first seven weeks of 2026, the researchers found, one in 277 papers had at least one non-existent reference.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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“Existing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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