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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 little doubt the B-52 will continue its epic run.
—
Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
There is a deep, innate pull that brings New Englanders home.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
But just because there is a growing public awareness doesn't mean businesses are any closer to solving the challenge.
—Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Then there is the danger with the carrying of guns and threats to seniors.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
What draws them there isn't necessarily the belief that someone is listening.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
There is a deep, innate pull that brings New Englanders home.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
But just because there is a growing public awareness doesn't mean businesses are any closer to solving the challenge.
—Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Then there is the danger with the carrying of guns and threats to seniors.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
What draws them there isn't necessarily the belief that someone is listening.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
Verb
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And that rule no longer exists.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Its entire sensor architecture exists to model the HPO axis—the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian system, the hormonal feedback loop that governs nearly every dimension of female physiology.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The background jar stands alone, while the piece in the foreground overflows with a rainbow of plants, flowers, fruit, chamoy candies, gummies and a single real butterfly.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Venus, planet of partnership and beauty, moves through your 7th House of Partnership and stands opposite intimate Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, so other people’s needs contrast with your independence.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Today, the resort city consistently ranks as one of the most expensive in Southern California with a median home price of more than $3 million.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The state also ranks fourth in the nation for childhood poverty and hunger, according to Katie Ruth Camp, the organization's vice president of marketing and public relations.—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Verb
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Verb
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According to Silva, who lives near Comala, the restaurants worth noting here are Cuaxiote, De La Suerte, and Hacienda Pascual Nogueras with chef Alan Ramos.—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Verb
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That's where the truth of this country lies.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The answer lies not in the model alone, but in the platform that feeds it.—
Chhandomay Mandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The win places them among an elite group of past Daesang recipients that includes BTS, EXO, Girls’ Generation, and Super Junior, continuing a tradition that dates back to the ceremony’s founding in 1990.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Her focus on designing efficient production strategies and fostering new opportunities for the sector places her at the intersection of creative development and industrial infrastructure — precisely the combination the archipelago’s growing ambitions demand.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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“Is.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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