as in reality
the fact of being or of being real
the existence of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about
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Recent Examples of existence
They may be punished out of existence.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
His May letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the existence of which the premier confirmed on Fox News last week and which I was given access to earlier this year, makes his affection very clear.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The only thing that may be crazier than the actual football life is this satirical comedy-drama that has more to do with a hedonistic existence than play-action passes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The Panthers, who were co-founded in 2020 by Oakland football legend Marshawn Lynch, have played at San Jose’s SAP Center over their four seasons of existence.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
His May letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the existence of which the premier confirmed on Fox News last week and which I was given access to earlier this year, makes his affection very clear.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The only thing that may be crazier than the actual football life is this satirical comedy-drama that has more to do with a hedonistic existence than play-action passes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The Panthers, who were co-founded in 2020 by Oakland football legend Marshawn Lynch, have played at San Jose’s SAP Center over their four seasons of existence.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existence
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Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's a heartbreaking reality witnessed day in, day out at facilities like AGWC Rockin' Rescue.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Khris Middleton's veteran presence, Coulibaly's defensive versatility and athleticism are expected to pair with 2025 first-round pick Tre Johnson to form the foundation of the team's wing rotation.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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To link circadian burden to specific health outcomes, the researchers analyzed the prevalence of arthritis, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, depression, diabetes, obesity and stroke.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the prevalence of the injury has decreased with more frequent use of modern turf, which behaves in a way more similar to natural turf.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Encampment clearance, arrests, incarceration, and the demonization of people experiencing homelessness by using the archaic language of vagrancy laws exacerbate the social, economic, and personal circumstances that already challenge individuals’ subsistence and independence.—
Time,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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From commercial fishing to sport and subsistence, fishing in Alaska is highly regulated.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Existence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existence. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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