Definitions

is

[iz] / ɪz /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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The four years since the Beijing Games have yielded success and that put an Olympic medal firmly on the radar but seventh place is a setback for Hall, who finished sixth in 2022.

From BBC

As players our job is to continue to get better as individuals and as a collective.

From Barron's

Greater tests will lie ahead for him this season, notably in the Tour de France in July, which he is expected to ride for the first time.

From Barron's

A wound that remains open for longer than a month is classified as chronic.

From Science Daily

As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans, America's native nut, and their role in heart healthy eating patterns.

From Science Daily