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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
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
There is no product in that space other than the MG Cyberster.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
There is no product in that space other than the MG Cyberster.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for is
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Red Hood is the moniker of Jason Todd, who exists within the Gotham City-Batman subset of DC characters.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The concept, first proposed by US physicist Hugh Everett in 1957, suggests that the universe is just one of many universes that together form a larger one, which contains everything that exists, including space, time, matter, energy, and data.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 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,
11 Sep. 2025
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But what happens after the selfie is taken?—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ballinger is the owner of a tree service business and lives with his family on a farm just outside of Saint Paul.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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That’s where your purpose lives.—
Marie Quintana,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deep beneath the surface of the sun lies a razor-thin transition zone called the tachocline.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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What lies beneath the surface is hardly a starting point for grasping the breadth and enduring impact of each work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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