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 structure has existed since God wore shorts, said Oliver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The separation has existed because both institutions require protection from each other.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Scotland's anti bullying policy, Respect for All, has existed since 2010 but councils and schools do not have to follow the guidance.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Antisemitism has existed for hundreds of years,” says Nelly Eliasberg, a spokeswoman for Values Initiative, an NGO that advocates for Germany’s Jewish community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“So? So the Sahara is a vast desert. And it has existed for millions of years. And you changed it!”
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
