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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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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
Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Diplomatic relations between the three countries — which resulted in the successful suspension of the North’s nuclear program as negotiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump — have stalled, and peace talks are non-existent under President Biden.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2023
The Cowboys had four blocks and the Sooners were non-existent in the paint.
—Andrew Tineo, Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2023
Brief protests were snuffed out by police at the start of the war and now are all but non-existent.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2023
It’s been by necessity and the chemistry that comes from having a veteran-laden team has been non-existent.
—Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for existent
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Events feature ski, snowshoe and hiking trails lighted by candles (sometimes electric, sometimes actual flames inside ice luminaries), and typically have bonfires and refreshments.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, as understated as some of these gestures toward theme can be, the movie’s actual drama unfolds in bizarre ways, usually over one-sided cellphone calls, during which Zaki is tasked with relaying information to the audience while reacting to it in the moment.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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NBCUniversal owner Comcast, led by chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, became the first entertainment titan to unveil the spinoff of most of its cable networks into a separate entity in late November.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Treasury Department said the Russian entities used generative AI tools to create disinformation to distribute across websites designed to create false corroboration between the stories.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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This special need has been Ralph’s only real barrier to finding a forever home as a single pet.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the issues in the West Bank center on a specific feature—navigation—that historically hasn’t drawn as much attention but, now as much as ever, poses real safety fears for users.Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 1846 daguerreotype, which captured her in her 70s, is by photographer John Plumbe Jr., who would also create the earliest extant image of the U.S. Capitol in 1846.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Way, way, way back then and now Given its physical characteristics, the researchers think that Y. yuanshi displays features of both extinct and extant arthropods.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Other changes are more subtle, such as adding new objects to the existing background or a gold chain around Mosseri’s neck without altering the rest of his clothing.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Having a clear, factual record of what was said and agreed upon can protect you from these shifting narratives.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The reality of the situation was much more complex.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Yet beneath this glossy exterior lies a raw reality that few discuss openly.Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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And this is the true challenge of any advancement in artificial intelligence, especially for those aiming to benefit all of humanity, as stated in OpenAI's AGI definition.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Breaking free from that inertia will be the industry’s true challenge.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Existent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existent. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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