exist
verb (used without object)
to have actual being; be.
has existed
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present perfectof exist (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The engine, which has existed for more than two decades, got an upgrade in 2021 to its current iteration, Unreal Engine 5.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
And can a system that has existed for centuries really be replaced - or will a whole new set of problems emerge?
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
People have aligned their money with their morals for as long as money has existed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Nevertheless, it’s interesting to see that, for the many centuries tarot has existed, the basic composition of decks has remained the same.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
This bond is rooted within the inseparable relationship between lyrics and music that has existed for thousands of years.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
