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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
While there is nothing wrong with taking inspiration from fashion icons, finding your signature aesthetic requires a touch of introspection.
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Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Across all three concepts, there is a focus on natural elements in the design, from wood to stone, as well as touches of textured fabrics and leather.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
There is no traditional window.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Then there is the governor’s own stated reasoning for walking away from AIPAC.
—Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
There is currently no cure for MND.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
This means there is no official dosage range for turmeric supplements.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Not every county is on board, but there is now a push to expand it statewide.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Across all three concepts, there is a focus on natural elements in the design, from wood to stone, as well as touches of textured fabrics and leather.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
There is no traditional window.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Then there is the governor’s own stated reasoning for walking away from AIPAC.
—Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
There is currently no cure for MND.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
This means there is no official dosage range for turmeric supplements.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Not every county is on board, but there is now a push to expand it statewide.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
Verb
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In Dilworth, on East Boulevard near a border shared with South End, Thai Taste exists with not a whole lot to prove.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Honey in the Wound exists to acknowledge the fortitude of women who had to bear so much in silence for so long.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An empty raft stands resilient on a platform as beams of light shine through holes made by bullets.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Georgia-native, 70-foot-tall Loblolly Pine Trees line many of the fairways, and an enormous oak tree stands like a beacon outside of the clubhouse.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Predator ranks growing California is struggling to manage the behavior of other predators whose ranks are growing thanks to the state’s conservation programs and endangered species protections.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Fleet’s penalty kill, which ranks first in the PWHL at 88%, killed off all five Goldeneyes power plays, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The real action happens outside of the courtroom—at the Cairo Club, or the bar at the Lafayette Hotel, or F&M Patio Bar—where the heat and the music and the drinks have a way of bringing Lemann back to herself.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Check-in happens in the room which makes everyone's life easier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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
Verb
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But just beneath the surface lies a somber discussion about the most famous man in the sport, who is a long way from here.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s challenge lies both in getting the city back on a stable financial footing and in funding the expensive programs he’s promised.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the days following Easter, Hartford will also welcome a unique traveling exhibit that places this local work in a much broader context.—
Marek Kukulka,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The funding debate comes just months after Lexington neighbors voted to approve $660 million for a new high school.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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