as in to live
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of exist
Many planets, including Earth, have built up a heavier secondary atmosphere after losing the primary atmosphere, NASA said, adding there is an equal chance an atmosphere does not exist.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
And that matters, because access to care only exists if there are people still willing to provide it.
—Patrick Adams, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, existing officers staff the unit through shifts that come without direct assignments.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Other than rejection and censorship, the brief text that appeared on the back covers of our books had no hope of becoming part of any real discussions in the literary world, because such dialogues don’t exist in Israeli society.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
And that matters, because access to care only exists if there are people still willing to provide it.
—Patrick Adams, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, existing officers staff the unit through shifts that come without direct assignments.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Other than rejection and censorship, the brief text that appeared on the back covers of our books had no hope of becoming part of any real discussions in the literary world, because such dialogues don’t exist in Israeli society.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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At the end of their week, campers get a chance to perform their band’s songs live with the stars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those values guided decisions on where to live, how to raise children, and even how to face hardship.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are multiple ways to use the Hair Steamer, depending on your hair and preferences.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Exist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exist. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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