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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
Verb
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That stereotype still exists today.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In theory, this track exists in perpetuity.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dallas ranks 31st in both yards and points allowed per game this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So what happens if your flight is affected?—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In Brazil, nearly 90% of electricity now comes from clean energy sources, enabling communities from São Paulo to small towns in the Amazon to power their daily lives with renewables.—
Alexis Abramson,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pop culture is filled with images of Rio de Janeiro, and while the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) certainly lives up to its name, movies and song lyrics rarely capture the real reasons why.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The issue lies squarely on the defensive side, where Cincinnati currently ranks as the worst in the NFL by a wide margin.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a stocky playmaker who rarely sprints and often reduces the game to walking pace in an increasingly breakneck sport populated by iron men, Cherki’s timing of arrival into English football is where the dichotomy lies.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Forest Service works with Lead Forward, a veteran hiring initiative that recruits and places about 150 veterans annually into entry-level fire positions using special hiring authorities, the Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Veridian also places a strong emphasis on community connection.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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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 19 Nov. 2025.
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