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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
Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Allow the floor to dry thoroughly before using, ensuring there is no standing water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
There is a road closure on South 7th Street from South Seventh Street Trafficway to US-69 South.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The latter approach takes into account their friend’s real difficulties while remaining hopeful that there is a way forward through the pain.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images While there is a learning phase going from QB2 to QB1, ESPN's Paul Finebaum has Stockton as the quarterback entering the 2025 college football season with the most questions.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
While there’s no somber ballad to tell the tale of the wreck of the James Carruthers like there is with the Edmund Fitzgerald, the older freighter's demise is no less tragic or significant.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There is, however, nothing ordinary about Mboko’s meteoric rise in the tennis world.
—Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Allow the floor to dry thoroughly before using, ensuring there is no standing water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
There is a road closure on South 7th Street from South Seventh Street Trafficway to US-69 South.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
The latter approach takes into account their friend’s real difficulties while remaining hopeful that there is a way forward through the pain.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images While there is a learning phase going from QB2 to QB1, ESPN's Paul Finebaum has Stockton as the quarterback entering the 2025 college football season with the most questions.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
While there’s no somber ballad to tell the tale of the wreck of the James Carruthers like there is with the Edmund Fitzgerald, the older freighter's demise is no less tragic or significant.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There is, however, nothing ordinary about Mboko’s meteoric rise in the tennis world.
—Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
Verb
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Among American tennis players, and especially Black players, Gibson exists as something close to a god and also a role model.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Extra Towels And Linens Your linen closet exists for a good reason—use it!—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 265 pounds.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the club ranks 11th in outs above average (eight).—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization lobbying for greater gun control across the country, ranks Minnesota 14th in the nation on gun law strength.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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His neighbor Lupe Campos, who worked in the oil fields for more than three decades, lives three blocks from a flare.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Gabriel helps Ansari's character swap lives with his wealthy employer Jeff (Rogen) in an effort to show him that money can't buy happiness.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the center of it lies the cast bronze Caryatid, circa 1870, attributed to French sculptor Louis-Félix Chabaud, who is renowned for his sculptures at the Louvre and the Palais Garnier opera house.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tied in second place in Group B of CAF qualifying with 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champion Senegal, Sudan remains unbeaten after six games and lies just one point away from the top of the group – and automatic qualification to next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The win extends a run of Emmy recognition for Obama's post-presidential media projects and places the former president among a small group of political figures who have received high-profile cultural honors.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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How Teach for America grew in New Orleans Many of the new teachers came to New Orleans through Teach For America, or TFA, a national program that places mostly recent college grads in public schools for two years.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s recent hometown show comes weeks after her now ex-boyfriend, The Kid LAROI, seemingly confirmed their split.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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