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been

[bin, ben] / bɪn, bɛn /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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A UK inquest has been opened into the death of the man in Shobahana Patel's casket, who still hasn't been identified.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Inventory has been on the rise, offering more options for buyers.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition to military bases, many civilian buildings have been hit across the country.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Both Blackstone and KKR have been expanding their digital infrastructure portfolios as of late, driven by AI demand, with investments in both data centers and connectivity solutions.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Historically, there have been strict rules when it comes to lepers.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly