Synonyms of existing

existing 1 of 2

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extant
• existent
• living
• operating
• functioning
• active
• alive
• busy
• around
• working
• flourishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dead
• extinct
• destroyed
• defunct
• gone
• departed
• lost
• nonexistent
• nonextant
• inactive
• exterminated
• idle
• inert
• kaputt
• kaput

existing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of exist

as in living

to have life

strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• living
• being
• ruling
• breathing
• subsisting
• continuing
• surviving
• enduring
• keeping (on)
• kicking
• leading
• lasting
• persisting
• flourishing
• abiding
• holding on
• running on
• moving
• holding up
• thriving
• prospering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dying
• departing
• expiring
• vanishing
• perishing
• passing away
• disappearing
• succumbing
• evaporating
• ending
• stopping
• discontinuing
• ceasing
• dying (down)
• quitting
• waning
• subsiding
• ebbing
• moderating
• abating
• desisting
• letting up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of existing

Verb

Users will be able to layer development proposals over realistic cityscapes, enabling them to see how new buildings would appear in relation to existing structures. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

The consulting firm cites the surge in new builds worsening existing backlogs and changing federal policies chilling investment. —Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025

The events have also reiterated existing concerns over the new government's willingness and capability of maintaining order nationwide. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

Europe has pledged many of its existing tanks to Kyiv's war effort. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

In addition to Philadelphia, Kelly said there are existing shipyards with potential for shipbuilding in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas that could be scaled up using incentives in the SHIPS for America Act. —Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025

Interim superintendent to receive stipend On top of his existing annual salary, interim superintendent Cory Wilson will receive a monthly stipend of $7,500. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025

Side Effects and Safety Probiotics are generally considered safe for most adults without existing health conditions. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025

The company expects its existing cash resources to fund operations for at least the next 12 months. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025