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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
to some people, angels are as existent as aardvarks or astronomers
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2
as in existing
having being at the present time
the coelacanth is one existent fish that was once thought to be entirely extinct
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as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
other worlds are existents that are generally taken for granted in works of science fiction
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Recent Examples of existent
Ted Hope, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Even free throws were almost non-existent as Maryland went to the line just five times and made two attempts.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Opportunities for meaningful two-way dialogue have been nearly non-existent.
—Randy Ribay, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
In every sales phase, at every game, Category 3 (and virtually non-existent Category 4) seats have disappeared quickly.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
There used to multiple ways to cover overhead between films, but these too are now virtually non-existent.
—Ted Hope, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Even free throws were almost non-existent as Maryland went to the line just five times and made two attempts.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Opportunities for meaningful two-way dialogue have been nearly non-existent.
—Randy Ribay, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
In every sales phase, at every game, Category 3 (and virtually non-existent Category 4) seats have disappeared quickly.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
Adjective
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Preliminary results suggest that this type of radiation may impair cognitive abilities, but the actual effects on people are unknown.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nix said himself that the timetable for rehabbing his ankle — four to six weeks — wouldn’t interfere with his pre-existing plans for offseason training.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lohr said investor interest in technology and digital assets, secondaries — vehicles that allow private equity firms to extend their holding of pre-existing stakes — and private credit remained healthy, with a potential recovery in real estate beginning to take shape.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By giving multiple agencies access to the same drones, all participating entities can be under one program and avoid investing in dozens of drones with different software that wouldn't communicate with each other.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In many parts of Cook County, there are so many governmental entities grabbing a piece of the action that property tax bills look like grocery-store receipts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chamblee Police launch a new real-time crime center, using advanced technology to track and prevent crime across the city.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, ultrafast electron microscopy provides a powerful tool for studying how materials behave under dynamic conditions, enabling scientists to directly link nanoscale structure with real-time physical processes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are more than 2,000 extant ancient guqin.—
Mike Hanlon
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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Filmmaker Sam Green, fascinated by fascination over the oldest person extant, decided to make a film on the subject.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Therefore, this light-blocking object has to be closer than those stars are, located much less than 100,000 light-years away at the most.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest headaches any launch with a hatch deals with is known as FOD, or foreign-object debris, which could be as small as a piece of hair trapped in the seal where the hatch closes.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But, in reality, Hall was always an old-school performer whose like is, these days, quickly vanishing from the scene.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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