as in to live
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of exist
Hamas refused the new proposal, accusing Israel of trying to sabotage the existing agreement.
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TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, Hamas and its allies – which have killed hundreds of Israeli soldiers in Gaza since October 7, 2023 – appear to so far be committed to the terms of the existing ceasefire, for now.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite its new tech, the jet will also use off-the-shelf parts to reduce costs and eliminate the need to develop existing technology.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Enough depth exists in camp for the Astros to absorb Walker’s potential absence without putting Smith on the Opening Day roster.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
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TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, Hamas and its allies – which have killed hundreds of Israeli soldiers in Gaza since October 7, 2023 – appear to so far be committed to the terms of the existing ceasefire, for now.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Despite its new tech, the jet will also use off-the-shelf parts to reduce costs and eliminate the need to develop existing technology.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Enough depth exists in camp for the Astros to absorb Walker’s potential absence without putting Smith on the Opening Day roster.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Exist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exist. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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