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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 no efficient transport of material in-and-out of the core, and thus, most of the star’s interior never gets a chance to fuse simply because of its location.
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Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
While there is broad agreement that the nine-member presidential council should step aside after failing to make headway against gangs or oversee the organization of elections, consensus has broken down over what and who should replace it.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Cycle lanes are one-way unless there is a broken line down the middle, so don’t bike against traffic and always signal with your hand while turning.
—Georgina Ustik, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
But there is some movement on this.
—Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
The evening before Music’s Biggest Night, there is always Music’s Smallest but Mightiest Night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
There is not a shred of doubt that the center is used to peddle the influence of Iran’s political Islam.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Shapiro feels there is more hope this year with bipartisan support on both issues.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
There is no roadmap for what secession would entail, Solberg said, especially with questions on whether the end goal is to be independent or to join the US.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
While there is broad agreement that the nine-member presidential council should step aside after failing to make headway against gangs or oversee the organization of elections, consensus has broken down over what and who should replace it.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Cycle lanes are one-way unless there is a broken line down the middle, so don’t bike against traffic and always signal with your hand while turning.
—Georgina Ustik, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
But there is some movement on this.
—Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
The evening before Music’s Biggest Night, there is always Music’s Smallest but Mightiest Night.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
There is not a shred of doubt that the center is used to peddle the influence of Iran’s political Islam.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Shapiro feels there is more hope this year with bipartisan support on both issues.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
There is no roadmap for what secession would entail, Solberg said, especially with questions on whether the end goal is to be independent or to join the US.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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During an October 2025 interview with The Economist, for instance, Bannon suggested a plan exists for his former boss to defy the 22nd Amendment − which forbids a president from seeking a third term − after months of Trump making similar suggestions.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The office exists to exercise judgment, set boundaries for city agencies, and ensure that local government does not become complicit in actions that violate constitutional protections or undermine public trust.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Behind this philosophy stands the alchemy of glass itself.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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And thus Patty García stands alone on the Democratic primary ballot.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Its off-road prowess ranks near the top for new stock SUVs, aided by a host of tech old (low-range four-wheel-drive) and new (360-degree cameras) alike.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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Duncanville, a longtime member of the district and the defending 6A Division I state champion, ranks fifth in the state among 6A teams.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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What happens when thousands of AI agents get together online and talk like humans do?—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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This feels like only a deal that happens if Giannis is set on NYC and the Bucks are willing to accommodate.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sheriff’s officials said Nancy Guthrie lives alone but has house staff who assist with household needs.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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The program runs seven days a week, 16 hours a day, but is not yet operating in the 107th Precinct, where Chakraborty lives.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Within its walls lies a complete world with its own medical facilities, a cinema, shops, and large replicas of iconic monuments, including the Taj Mahal and the Eiffel Tower.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The system also flagged several candidate objects within five kilometers of Luna 9’s official coordinates—though Egorov’s candidate lies about 25 kilometers away.—
Ilya Ferapontov,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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To address this problem, XPRO Jets Charters’ service model places an emphasis on improving the onboard experience through higher-quality food and service standards.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Díaz places the artist within a long tradition of Puerto Rican protest that uses dance, music and celebration to generate political action.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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His appearance in court comes three months after Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon in November while on a family vacation.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, less than three years after a teenager shot him six times, the music still comes.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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