is
verb
3rd person singular present indicative of be.
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is
1 American
[iz]
/ ɪz /
verb
idioms
IS
2
American
is-
3
American
is.
4
American
abbreviation
-
island.
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isle.
Is.
5
American
abbreviation
-
Isaiah.
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island.
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isle.
Is.
1
British
abbreviation
-
Also: Isa. Bible Isaiah
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Island(s) or Isle(s)
IS
2
British
abbreviation
is
3
British
/ ɪz /
verb
is
4
British
abbreviation
is-
5
British
combining form
Etymology
Origin of is
First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch is, Old Norse es, er, German, Gothic ist, Latin est, Greek estí, Old Church Slavonic jestĭ, Sanskrit asti
Example Sentences
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None of this means renting is always better or definitely better.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
The hero of bog creation, Ms. Turetsky relates, is sphagnum moss, one of nature’s most efficient sponges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
But it is widely diversified, spanning from Seattle to the Sunbelt to New York and New England.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Excellence in football and excellence in life is bred when men recognize their opportunities and then pursue them with a passion.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Joey’s home is destroyed, along with everything she owns.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
A recent UN report estimated that sustained counter-terrorism pressure by Iraqi security forces had left IS with several hundred fighters who were "able to carry out unsophisticated operations only".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
US and UK forces left Iraq in 2011, only to return three years later, when IS threatened to take control of the country.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
However, the prosecutor later narrowed its focus to alleged crimes by the Taliban and IS, because of "limited resources" and "the gravity and continuing nature of the crimes", it told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Several geeky flourishes were added, including a quote attributed to Altman, “COMPUTE IS DESTINY.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“THIS IS MATILDE,” she answers in a grown-up voice, smooth as cream.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
"Here’s to the padding which supports us while we slumber- hay or straw, down or feathers, coils or foam- whatever it is- as long as it is there! #sleep #mattress #goodtobeback #stayinginbed."
From Fox News ● Oct. 18, 2021
The thing about it is- What percentage “yes,” to go loose on social media?
From The Verge ● Dec. 15, 2020
Right, and that's a way a lot of the beef in Korea is-
From Salon ● May 25, 2019
I think she stayed there for a short amount of time, which is-
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2017
And I say, "You can trust that caring, as a rule, ends poorly," which is- true.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
“No one’s switching over to Lake America. Nobody is. No one’s saying that,” said Ryan Cohen, who manages Lake Ontario Mariners Marina in Henderson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
"So this is fantastic. It really is. It means everything to me."
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
"I'm not saying it's the same. I don't think it is. I think what we should be doing is recognising similar patterns of dehumanisation," he explained.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
“And now you think about it — that was crazy to think, right? Four or five years in the minor leagues, that’s what the norm is. … We didn’t know any better.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“What a wonderful moment this is. My mother is back. We can get merchandise that says, ‘Asase and Tano!’”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
As she was about to cross the line by a length in front of Gio Ponti, Denman defined and amplified history: “This. Is. Un-be-liveable.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2023
“To the reporters: I’m pounding the bench again. This. Is. Ridiculous! There's no point in going through each line. I'm just being logical here.”
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2023
“Her. House. Is. Under. Water. We are literally in an eyewall of a hurricane. No, not available for an interview.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2022
This is a reference to a 2015 conference speech. in which he she says, in an impassioned voice: "We import two-thirds of our cheese. That. Is. A. Disgrace."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2022
“Who. Is. This?” he asks, still only looking at me.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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