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
In Dilworth, on East Boulevard near a border shared with South End, Thai Taste exists with not a whole lot to prove.
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Honey in the Wound exists to acknowledge the fortitude of women who had to bear so much in silence for so long.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
No public estimate exists of Iran’s drone stockpile.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Even where care exists, Native women can experience a distrust of health systems, according to Pipe and other health workers.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Technology exists to limit VPN workarounds; all licensed traditional sportsbooks deploy software that catches basic IP-masking tools to comply with state laws.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The possibility of Lawrence remaining a Giant still exists based on precedent with Harbaugh as an NFL head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Nothing on this scale exists anywhere else on the planet, onshore or offshore, testifying to the unique petroleum geology of the Persian Gulf region.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
This month marks six months since a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, a pause that aid organizations say exists in name only.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Honey in the Wound exists to acknowledge the fortitude of women who had to bear so much in silence for so long.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
No public estimate exists of Iran’s drone stockpile.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Even where care exists, Native women can experience a distrust of health systems, according to Pipe and other health workers.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Technology exists to limit VPN workarounds; all licensed traditional sportsbooks deploy software that catches basic IP-masking tools to comply with state laws.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The possibility of Lawrence remaining a Giant still exists based on precedent with Harbaugh as an NFL head coach.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Nothing on this scale exists anywhere else on the planet, onshore or offshore, testifying to the unique petroleum geology of the Persian Gulf region.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
This month marks six months since a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, a pause that aid organizations say exists in name only.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exists
Verb
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While there is nothing wrong with taking inspiration from fashion icons, finding your signature aesthetic requires a touch of introspection.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spa There is no spa, but there is a charming pool area with green-and-white striped chaise lounges and grass-green sun umbrellas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jessica Flores, who lives nearby and regularly brings her grandson to the park, called the discovery heartbreaking.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Flores, who lives nearby, described the heartbreak behind the grim discovery.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Exists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exists. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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