is

verb

Definition of isnext
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"

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2
as in stands
to occupy a place or location we'll be there waiting for you

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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

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4
as in happens
to take place the party is next Saturday

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
  1. exists
  2. stands
  3. ranks
  4. happens
  5. lives
  6. lies
  7. places
  8. comes
Verb
  • As the church falls apart, its demolition imminent, the work acts as an acknowledgment of the life that exists within materials, of how intention and attention can come together to bring out the sense of meaning inherent to a place.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Time will also tell with Solo Ball, now that the medical redshirt no longer exists with the five-in-five rule in effect.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of exists
Verb
  • What to do nearby Numbered lifeguard stands serve as landmarks on Rio de Janeiro’s beaches, and at the southern end of Copacabana, the Fairmont puts you close to Posto 6.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If built, the tower would top Fort Lauderdale’s current tallest building 100 Las Olas, which stands 499 feet and 10 inches high.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of stands
Verb
  • One of the most notable rule changes for the 99th Oscars allows an actor to earn multiple nominations in the same category, provided each performance ranks among the top five vote-getters.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The glycemic index ranks how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar levels compared to a reference food like straight sugar (glucose).
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of ranks
Verb
  • But what happens when the season shifts, when the cloying good cheer of—groan—the holiday season comes with its candy stripes and jingle bells and partridges in pear trees?
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, energy production happens at the cellular level exactly where it’s needed, which is part of the reason why the body is so energy efficient.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of happens
Verb
  • Vile lives near the Philly house that Sun Ra and the band called home, where 102-year-old saxophonist Marshall Allen still lives.
    — Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Records show that the pope is registered under his baptismal name, Robert Francis Prevost, to vote in the Chicago suburb of New Lenox, where his brother John lives.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of lives
Verb
  • At its heart lies a fundamental question about American democracy.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026
  • But behind the fun lies a more serious problem known as black cat bias.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of lies
Verb
  • Academics believe the lawsuit is the first time since the civil rights era that the federal government has sued to halt certification of an election, a duty the Constitution places in the hands of states.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • As the exchange progresses, Andreatta crosses her arms and later places her hands in her pockets, while Pagano steps backward and holds his hands behind his back.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of places
Verb
  • The local chapter voted to endorse Raman last month, and with that comes teams of eager doorknockers canvassing for her across the city.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The collision comes months after Independence police tightened restrictions on high-speed pursuits after years of scrutiny over the department's driving practices.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of comes

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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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