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existing

adjective
ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

Meaning

In existence; present; current.
present or currently in use or operation

Example Sentences

The commission reviews existing provisions.

The existing rules need to be updated.

Synonyms

present, current, ongoing, established, in place, active, available
Entry 1
present, current, ongoing, established, in place, active
Entry 2
present, current, available, ongoing

Antonyms

absent, obsolete, discontinued, terminated, non-existent, expired, future, new, upcoming
Entry 1
absent, obsolete, discontinued, terminated, non-existent, expired
Entry 2
future, new, upcoming

Collocations

existing law, existing system, existing building, existing structure

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