as in extant
having being at the present time
existing breeds of the turkey that graces our Thanksgiving table are said to bear little resemblance to the gamy birds that the Pilgrims enjoyed
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as in living
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of existing
Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
That means civil legal aid groups would rely on a finite source of pre-existing, non-replenishing funds that will eventually run out.
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Nick Sullivan
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
The Italy international is the first Chelsea signing since the appointment of Xabi Alonso, and follows pre-existing deals to sign Geovany Quenda, Denner, Dastan Satpaev and Emmanuel Emegha.
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Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Anyone with pre-existing conditions should check with a doctor before adding weight.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Many brands are using in-person events to create entirely new experiences for their most loyal fans, helping strengthen existing connections and ensure lasting loyalty and engagement.
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David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The elderly and those with pre-existing conditions are especially at risk.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The drain on time is compounded when existing cases are cited improperly.
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Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Congress put a moratorium on new patents in 1994, though existing claims can change hands.
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Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
Adam Hoffer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion of the existing toll lanes on the interstate are happening.
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Michael Praats,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
While all this is going on, Rolls-Royce also needs to meet its commitments under existing fleet support contracts.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Because Paris’ existing sewers, built during Haussmann’s 19th-century modernization of the city, combine rainwater and wastewater in the same pipes, heavy rain has always sent the overflow straight into the river.
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Camille Knight,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Instead of asking whether existing programs are delivering results, Congress piles new spending and new funding streams onto an already fragmented system.
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Andy Harris,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2026
Meanwhile, the existing 3-K program is getting 2,000 new seats next school year.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Jacqueline Carlon, senior vice president of marketing and communications for AerSale, said airlines evaluating the system focus on certification, installation downtime and integration into existing operations.
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Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Adjective
Choose from pre-existing design inspiration or ask for a custom look!
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Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
That means civil legal aid groups would rely on a finite source of pre-existing, non-replenishing funds that will eventually run out.
—
Nick Sullivan
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
The Italy international is the first Chelsea signing since the appointment of Xabi Alonso, and follows pre-existing deals to sign Geovany Quenda, Denner, Dastan Satpaev and Emmanuel Emegha.
—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Anyone with pre-existing conditions should check with a doctor before adding weight.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Many brands are using in-person events to create entirely new experiences for their most loyal fans, helping strengthen existing connections and ensure lasting loyalty and engagement.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The elderly and those with pre-existing conditions are especially at risk.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The drain on time is compounded when existing cases are cited improperly.
—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Congress put a moratorium on new patents in 1994, though existing claims can change hands.
—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
Verb
Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
—
Adam Hoffer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion of the existing toll lanes on the interstate are happening.
—
Michael Praats,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
While all this is going on, Rolls-Royce also needs to meet its commitments under existing fleet support contracts.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Because Paris’ existing sewers, built during Haussmann’s 19th-century modernization of the city, combine rainwater and wastewater in the same pipes, heavy rain has always sent the overflow straight into the river.
—
Camille Knight,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Instead of asking whether existing programs are delivering results, Congress piles new spending and new funding streams onto an already fragmented system.
—
Andy Harris,
Baltimore Sun,
4 July 2026
Meanwhile, the existing 3-K program is getting 2,000 new seats next school year.
—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Jacqueline Carlon, senior vice president of marketing and communications for AerSale, said airlines evaluating the system focus on certification, installation downtime and integration into existing operations.
—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
While earlier concepts called for flip-up chairback seating throughout the stadium, engineers determined the historic venue's existing structure could not accommodate those seats without significantly reducing capacity or requiring major reconstruction.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for existing
Adjective
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Experts are particularly concerned about the safety of the cheetahs, as no extant cheetah populations coexist with tigers in the wild.
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Despite the game’s authenticity to real pinball, Space Cadet wasn’t based on an extant physical table, but was merely one part of the Full Tilt!
Verb
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The chance of finding living victims within the rubble is now extremely slim.
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In 2010, on Respect for the Aged Day, Japanese officials sought out a Tokyo man named Sogen Kato to congratulate him on living to a hundred and eleven.
Adjective
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That’s because the annual body count associated with rail shipment is near non-existent.
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At this point, the Cubs’ starting depth is nearly non-existent.
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“Existing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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