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as in exists
to have life
stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
our school's football team is first in its division
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as in happens
to take place
the party is next Saturday
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Recent Examples of is
There is a road closure at West 135th Street and US-69 South.
—
Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Once there is a final design, the city will be able to seek grants and other funding for the project.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
For Bhattacharya, there is no single explanation for his appeal.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
In each case, there is different information for the players to understand.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
And for those with restless legs syndrome, there is Nidra, a cuff worn around the calves that helps alleviate RLS symptoms.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
So, because of that, there is some gaging and figuring out to do.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Once there is a final design, the city will be able to seek grants and other funding for the project.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
For Bhattacharya, there is no single explanation for his appeal.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
In each case, there is different information for the players to understand.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
And for those with restless legs syndrome, there is Nidra, a cuff worn around the calves that helps alleviate RLS symptoms.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
So, because of that, there is some gaging and figuring out to do.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wisdom exists first in Chid Akash, the space of pure consciousness.—
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Detroit, Michigan WalletHub's study includes a more comprehensive analysis that ranks 182 cities based on 31 key metrics that also include factors like average commute time, safety and family friendliness.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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This communication happens within 10 minutes of the pill being swallowed.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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And Mike saw the difference his father made in his athletes’ lives at the wake.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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While the Broncos and Seahawks will watch the chaos unfold at home, 12 teams will be battling for their playoff lives during NFL Wild Card weekend.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gibson’s reality probably lies somewhere in the middle of those two extremes.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Migration, identity, and the future of the West At the heart of these tensions lies Europe’s protracted migration challenge.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police said the surveillance video places the person of interest in the alley near the Tepe home during that critical timeframe.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Importantly, the president already has full legal authority to impose tariffs when other nations’ behavior places an unreasonable burden on our economy, including through environmental negligence.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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