the deceased
noun
formal
: a dead person or dead people
a relative of the deceased
Three of the deceased are being buried today.
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Utah rescue:Man rescues brother ‘completely buried’ by avalanche on Christmas Eve in Utah
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The search team treated the surviving skiers and worked to recover the deceased victim.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The team also skied the deceased individual out using a Sked, which is a type of stretcher utilized by emergency responders.
—Marilyn Heck, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Scientists have been following the deceased calf’s story for several weeks.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
However, assets titled solely in the deceased spouse's name may require probate, unless a valid beneficiary designation or trust is in place.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The team also skied the deceased individual out using a Sked, which is a type of stretcher utilized by emergency responders.
—Marilyn Heck, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Scientists have been following the deceased calf’s story for several weeks.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
However, assets titled solely in the deceased spouse's name may require probate, unless a valid beneficiary designation or trust is in place.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“The deceased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20deceased. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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