Synonyms of is

is

verb

present tense third-person singular of be

1

as in exists

to have life

stories that begin with the familiar line "once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exists
• lives
• rules
• breathes
• continues
• survives
• subsists
• persists
• lasts
• keeps (on)
• flourishes
• leads
• endures
• kicks
• runs on
• abides
• thrives
• holds on
• moves
• holds up
• prospers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dies
• departs
• disappears
• expires
• passes away
• succumbs
• perishes
• vanishes
• ceases
• ends
• stops
• evaporates
• dies (down)
• quits
• discontinues
• moderates
• subsides
• wanes
• ebbs
• abates
• desists
• lets up

2

as in stands

to occupy a place or location

we'll be there waiting for you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stands
• lies
• sits
• remains
• resides
• rests
• bears
• stays
• waits
• overlooks
• awaits
• stations
• dwells
• commands
• hangs around
• sticks around
• posts
• tarries

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ranks
• stands
• places
• rates
• grades
• seeds
• counts
• sorts
• classifies
• groups
• classes
• separates
• categorizes
• codifies
• compartmentalizes
• installs
• sets
• instates

4

as in happens

to take place

the party is next Saturday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happens
• comes
• occurs
• does
• transpires
• goes on
• comes about
• comes down
• goes down
• comes off
• comes to pass
• befalls
• passes
• cooks
• chances
• haps
• rises
• arises
• develops
• betides
• follows
• materializes
• proceeds
• turns out
• intervenes
• crops (up)
• shapes (up)
• springs (up)
• comes up
• results
• falls out
• goes off
• breaks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of is

There is no cure yet, though treatments do exist to help manage symptoms. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

There is a large swath of security around Arrowhead Stadium because of the World Cup, so even when there aren’t matches, draft preparation is affected. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

In the morning there is fruit, granola, and yogurt, and during the day chips and other snacks are set out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2026

What Wine Institute is arguing Tim Schmelzer, vice president of California state relations for Wine Institute, said there is no consumer transparency problem. — Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

There is a new life and buzz to this environment after the two quick goals. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026