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
During an October 2025 interview with The Economist, for instance, Bannon suggested a plan exists for his former boss to defy the 22nd Amendment − which forbids a president from seeking a third term − after months of Trump making similar suggestions.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The office exists to exercise judgment, set boundaries for city agencies, and ensure that local government does not become complicit in actions that violate constitutional protections or undermine public trust.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Government exists to grow the economy and fix real problems, not to indulge in culture war distractions that deliver nothing for working people.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
For those teams in the business of taking on salary in return for cash and picks, the possibility exists of doing multiple iterations.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
But Edwards says his biggest barrier to grassroots funding is just getting the word out that Alpha Omega exists in the first place.
—Natalie Wallington, MLK50, 3 Feb. 2026
Robinson’s defense is arguing because the 18-year-old child of one of the prosecutors was present when Kirk was killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in September, a conflict of interest exists.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
There’s something interesting as well for Danny, who has no idea that Teddy even exists.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Every word exists in service to the words around it.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The office exists to exercise judgment, set boundaries for city agencies, and ensure that local government does not become complicit in actions that violate constitutional protections or undermine public trust.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Government exists to grow the economy and fix real problems, not to indulge in culture war distractions that deliver nothing for working people.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
For those teams in the business of taking on salary in return for cash and picks, the possibility exists of doing multiple iterations.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
But Edwards says his biggest barrier to grassroots funding is just getting the word out that Alpha Omega exists in the first place.
—Natalie Wallington, MLK50, 3 Feb. 2026
Robinson’s defense is arguing because the 18-year-old child of one of the prosecutors was present when Kirk was killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in September, a conflict of interest exists.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
There’s something interesting as well for Danny, who has no idea that Teddy even exists.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Every word exists in service to the words around it.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exists
Verb
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There is no efficient transport of material in-and-out of the core, and thus, most of the star’s interior never gets a chance to fuse simply because of its location.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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While there is broad agreement that the nine-member presidential council should step aside after failing to make headway against gangs or oversee the organization of elections, consensus has broken down over what and who should replace it.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sheriff’s officials said Nancy Guthrie lives alone but has house staff who assist with household needs.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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The program runs seven days a week, 16 hours a day, but is not yet operating in the 107th Precinct, where Chakraborty lives.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Exists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exists. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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