is (to)

Definition of is (to)next
present tense third-person singular of be (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for is (to)
Verb
  • This only treats the symptoms, however.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • Married to a physician who often treats SCD patients, to me, this is deeply personal.
    Audrey Boone Tillman, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • For all their confidence that progressive Christianity won’t play in red states, however, Warnock serves as a powerful counterpoint.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The Department of State, which handles visa applications from abroad, has not released its full 2025 data, but the numbers through September show a similar picture.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
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“Is (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/is%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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