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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 an effort to dilute the high-pH water in ditches that was contaminated with the large amount of chemicals that spilled, officials said.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Of course, there is the matter of Atlantis, the mega resort that dominates the island with a water park, shopping, an aquarium, and a casino.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
But, more widely, there is also a passing of the torch.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Then there is Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
There is an emphasis on holding the RedMagic 11S Pro in landscape mode, which is far more suited to gaming than holding it vertically.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But there is still interest in games not involving the best available teams.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There is arguably no issue that unifies the online gambling community more than repealing a new tax rule capping gambling deductions to 90% of losses.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Of course, there is the matter of Atlantis, the mega resort that dominates the island with a water park, shopping, an aquarium, and a casino.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
But, more widely, there is also a passing of the torch.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Then there is Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
There is an emphasis on holding the RedMagic 11S Pro in landscape mode, which is far more suited to gaming than holding it vertically.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But there is still interest in games not involving the best available teams.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There is arguably no issue that unifies the online gambling community more than repealing a new tax rule capping gambling deductions to 90% of losses.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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His story mostly exists in the 13th century version of Arthurian tales known as the Vulgate Cycle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The director explains that there’s a very real weight stigma that exists in society and that due to that it’s often suggested that being in a larger body is somehow a moral failing.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Rick Adelman, who ranks 10th in NBA history with 1,042 wins, died on Monday.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Quarterback Peter Bourque, who ranks 82nd overall, is the headliner.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The younger generation is far less interested in cultural philanthropy, and increasingly, the gala class lives a life radically distant from most Americans.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The service The hotel lives up to Kyoto’s reputation as home to Japan’s finest *omotenashi—*that intuitive art of Japanese hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Arnold uses different metaphors to describe his feelings about what lies between him and brother.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Cassis Sandwiched between Marseille and Toulon in Provence lies the tiny town of Cassis, which often gets overlooked for other glitzier south of France coastal destinations (here's looking at you, Saint-Tropez).—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The award places it among the best bourbons in the world today.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Every season and every day places different physical and mental demands on him.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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