IS Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

verb

Definition of is next

present tense third-person singular of be

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 stands

to occupy a place or location we'll be there waiting for you

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of is There is no threat to the community. —

Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 There is nothing else, no grander messaging to be pulled from the footage. —

Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 The agency recommends vaccinations as the best course of prevention, as there is no treatment for rotavirus. —

Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Whatever your speed, there is a summer fragrance for you—from salty and citrusy, to musky and floral. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 Available in 12 gorgeous colors, there is a jacket in a color that works for anyone's personal travel capsule wardrobe. —

Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 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 Then there is the governor’s own stated reasoning for walking away from AIPAC. —

Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 This means there is no official dosage range for turmeric supplements. —

Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for is

Verb

Alongside the ongoing threat of rising waters, an isolated risk for severe thunderstorms exists on Thursday as this stubborn weather pattern continues.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
While the necessary technology already exists, the study highlights that success hinges on new governance and infrastructure to coordinate the agriculture, waste, and energy sectors.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026