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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 incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 June 2026
However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2026
Yeah, there is some inevitability about the sharing of the heart of what has been going on that feels like it’s just baked into the DNA of the music.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
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.
—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
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 June 2026
However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2026
Yeah, there is some inevitability about the sharing of the heart of what has been going on that feels like it’s just baked into the DNA of the music.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
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.
—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
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
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Rescuers described that location, which lies at an elevation of 17,999 feet, as a treacherous glacier known for its towering ice blocks and deep crevasses.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Wrangell Island lies at the mouth of the Stikine River, and the town is the point of departure for the river service to Telegraph Creek, 165 miles upstream.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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If the council places the charter amendment on the November ballot and voters approve it, the shift likely wouldn’t come until after a new city attorney is named.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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That places the Rams with the 13th hardest schedule.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The vote comes as communities around the country debate how to handle increasingly large data centers creeping into populated areas.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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