as in is
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of exists
And that rule no longer exists.
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Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Its entire sensor architecture exists to model the HPO axis—the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian system, the hormonal feedback loop that governs nearly every dimension of female physiology.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Since the greatest concentration of juglone exists nearest the tree, plant tomatoes at least 20 to 25 feet away from the tree's dripline.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
The cruisy interiors were stitched together from two locations, including a since-shuttered spot called Lion Spa and a second Koreatown bathhouse, neither of which, Ahn noted, still exists in its former glory.
—Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
Charging infrastructure still needs major expansion, and power grids will require upgrades, but the basic system already exists.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The highest surge potential exists from Port Bolivar, Texas to Morgan City, Louisiana, where 2 to 4 feet of water above tide level is likely.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
The building already exists and would need minimal renovation.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The good news for you is that the program known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) still exists.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026
Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Its entire sensor architecture exists to model the HPO axis—the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian system, the hormonal feedback loop that governs nearly every dimension of female physiology.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Since the greatest concentration of juglone exists nearest the tree, plant tomatoes at least 20 to 25 feet away from the tree's dripline.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
The cruisy interiors were stitched together from two locations, including a since-shuttered spot called Lion Spa and a second Koreatown bathhouse, neither of which, Ahn noted, still exists in its former glory.
—Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
Charging infrastructure still needs major expansion, and power grids will require upgrades, but the basic system already exists.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The highest surge potential exists from Port Bolivar, Texas to Morgan City, Louisiana, where 2 to 4 feet of water above tide level is likely.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
The building already exists and would need minimal renovation.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The good news for you is that the program known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) still exists.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exists
Verb
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There is little doubt the B-52 will continue its epic run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The microbe lives under the eyelid and keeps producing the anti-inflammatory protein over time.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Like many immigrant parents, Alva’s mother took a back seat in her kids’ lives because of the language barrier.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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