as in lived
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of existed
By measuring levels of radiocarbon — a naturally occurring form of carbon that changes over time — the team could calculate how long the protein, and the shark, had existed.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
But Norway and roof rats have existed outside state code for the simple reason that they weren’t known to be in the state.
—Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
By measuring radiocarbon levels, scientists can calculate how long the protein has existed.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The Rome studio’s water tank — which had always existed at Cinecittà but was not operational in the last decade — has now also been fully restored.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Atlas drivers should never even know the problem existed when sales begin this fall.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Everything related to the scheme was needed in order to prove that a scheme existed.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 31 Mar. 2026
The exams cover dozens of subjects, from college algebra to American literature, and have existed for 50 years.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Caucus, which vets residents interested in running for offices such as mayor, city council and local school boards, has existed for nearly 100 years.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
But Norway and roof rats have existed outside state code for the simple reason that they weren’t known to be in the state.
—Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
By measuring radiocarbon levels, scientists can calculate how long the protein has existed.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The Rome studio’s water tank — which had always existed at Cinecittà but was not operational in the last decade — has now also been fully restored.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Atlas drivers should never even know the problem existed when sales begin this fall.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Everything related to the scheme was needed in order to prove that a scheme existed.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 31 Mar. 2026
The exams cover dozens of subjects, from college algebra to American literature, and have existed for 50 years.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Caucus, which vets residents interested in running for offices such as mayor, city council and local school boards, has existed for nearly 100 years.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for existed
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Ames said her family left their home right after the tests and lived with extended family for two months while their house was remediated.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rabell lived with her niece in Nashville for several months in 2018.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the Iran war in its fifth week, attacks in the Middle East continued and there was still no clear end to the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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There was consensus on protecting the victims.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Existed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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