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
Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 15 June 2026
While my pitch to Rogers did not lead to any particular path for pursing this cause in a formal way, I was gratified to learn that the Affordable Care Act would cover pre-existing conditions, rendering appeals on the subject moot.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
This is the process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing ones and is essential for normal cellular growth and wound healing.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Policies generally come with deductibles, reimbursement percentages, waiting periods and exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Younger generations are struggling to save for retirement, while existing retirees increasingly must go back to work to make ends meet.
—Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Rising temperatures strain existing systems, increasing the need for maintenance and service, and thousands of existing HVAC technicians are nearing retirement age.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The most important factor to consider when choosing between the two is individual health goals and pre-existing conditions, particularly those related to heart health.
—Christina Manian, Health, 3 June 2026
Annual applications jumped from about 850 between 2010 and 2014 to 5,379 in 2025, following a 2014 state Supreme Court ruling that broadened qualifying pre-existing conditions.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
According to the Brennan Center for Justice, existing surveillance authorities would continue through March 2027.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 June 2026
It won’t be known until November whether the next governor will be working with a divided Legislature, but several of Klobuchar’s proposals thus far have pulled ideas from existing bipartisan efforts at the Legislature.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The new piece by local artist Olive Moya will replace the existing mural of the late artist Clyfford Still, which was put up in 2011 to advertise the opening of the Clyfford Still Museum in the Golden Triangle.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
In addition to power growth, Guernsey said, the key to winning the AI race is maximizing the potential of the existing grid because it is built to accommodate peak power demand times, wasting much of the power capacity the rest of the time.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Where existing venues are insufficient, the solution is not permanent construction but temporary or repurposed infrastructure.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
On March 23, Sheriff Justin Gibbs notified Willows officials that their agreement for law enforcement services, which include animal control, would end after the existing contract.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The existing eight teams can sign and protect three players from being poached by an expansion team.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Adjective
After the acquisition closes, existing Fox shareholders would own roughly 73% of the combined company and Roku shareholders would own about 27%.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 15 June 2026
While my pitch to Rogers did not lead to any particular path for pursing this cause in a formal way, I was gratified to learn that the Affordable Care Act would cover pre-existing conditions, rendering appeals on the subject moot.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
This is the process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing ones and is essential for normal cellular growth and wound healing.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Policies generally come with deductibles, reimbursement percentages, waiting periods and exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Younger generations are struggling to save for retirement, while existing retirees increasingly must go back to work to make ends meet.
—Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Rising temperatures strain existing systems, increasing the need for maintenance and service, and thousands of existing HVAC technicians are nearing retirement age.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The most important factor to consider when choosing between the two is individual health goals and pre-existing conditions, particularly those related to heart health.
—Christina Manian, Health, 3 June 2026
Annual applications jumped from about 850 between 2010 and 2014 to 5,379 in 2025, following a 2014 state Supreme Court ruling that broadened qualifying pre-existing conditions.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
While not tied to immediate funding, the designation would join San Jose’s five existing focus areas used to track and measure progress on major city goals, such as community safety and housing.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
According to the Brennan Center for Justice, existing surveillance authorities would continue through March 2027.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 June 2026
It won’t be known until November whether the next governor will be working with a divided Legislature, but several of Klobuchar’s proposals thus far have pulled ideas from existing bipartisan efforts at the Legislature.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The new piece by local artist Olive Moya will replace the existing mural of the late artist Clyfford Still, which was put up in 2011 to advertise the opening of the Clyfford Still Museum in the Golden Triangle.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
In addition to power growth, Guernsey said, the key to winning the AI race is maximizing the potential of the existing grid because it is built to accommodate peak power demand times, wasting much of the power capacity the rest of the time.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Where existing venues are insufficient, the solution is not permanent construction but temporary or repurposed infrastructure.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
On March 23, Sheriff Justin Gibbs notified Willows officials that their agreement for law enforcement services, which include animal control, would end after the existing contract.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The existing eight teams can sign and protect three players from being poached by an expansion team.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 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.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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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!—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
Verb
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California is the nation's most populous state, accounting for roughly 12% of the nation's population, with 1 in 8 Americans living there.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Additionally, a separate, nationwide setback began around 2010, negatively impacting almost every living adult simultaneously, regardless of their birth year.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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As the referee got to six, Femi stood straight up as if the sixth finishing maneuver that Lesnar delivered was almost non-existent.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Existing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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