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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
we were all saddened by the death of our friend
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2
as in mortality
the state of being dead
death is one of the few constants in the universe
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as in dissolution
the act of ceasing to exist
the death of the Soviet economic system in the wake of the breakup of the USSR
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as in downfall
something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life
that muscle car will be the death of him yet
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as in massacre
the killing of a large number of people
thousands of soldiers were lost on the field of death
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Recent Examples of death
Authorities are working to identify the victim and cause of death, sources said.
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Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Moments after it was confirmed that Charlie Kirk died from a gunshot wound during a college event Wednesday in Utah, several Arkansas political leaders went to social media to express their dismay over the conservative activist's death.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2025
Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Though the ordinance was the subject of heavy lobbying efforts by the smoke detector industry, Chicago Fire Commissioner Louis Galante said more than 90% of the city’s fire deaths in 1983 were in dwellings without them.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Moments after it was confirmed that Charlie Kirk died from a gunshot wound during a college event Wednesday in Utah, several Arkansas political leaders went to social media to express their dismay over the conservative activist's death.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2025
Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Though the ordinance was the subject of heavy lobbying efforts by the smoke detector industry, Chicago Fire Commissioner Louis Galante said more than 90% of the city’s fire deaths in 1983 were in dwellings without them.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for death
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Young spoke with Variety about the unarticulated rivalry that the Lost Boys have with one another, playing an adult with the mind of a child and working with a real-life sheep while staging his character’s grisly demise.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere also helped play a role in the rapid demise of Hurricane Lorena off the Mexico coast, sparing that region a direct landfall.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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In fact, a study published in the Journal of Health Economics found that the natural closure of low-performing rural hospitals can reduce patient mortality in the long run by channeling patients to better care options.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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When people’s diet consisted of more than 18% UPFs, the risk of mortality began increasing.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Wright notified the researchers of the dissolution a day later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Demonstrators are demanding the dissolution of parliament, mass resignation of lawmakers, immediate suspension of officials who ordered firing on protesters, and fresh elections.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The real hoax is that the Democrats are now using these victims to deflect from their party's spectacular downfall.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spirit’s downfall is partly the result of higher interest rates.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The shooting at Evergreen High is at least the seventh school shooting in Colorado since the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School that killed 13 students and one teacher.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sheriff Tony later condemned his deputies’ failures, including their inaction on removing Nathan’s firearms or seeking a court order under Florida’s red flag law, passed after the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High massacre.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fate of higher education will determine the strength of our workforce, the pace of innovation, and America's global competitiveness.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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With just 24 hours to decide the fate of the house, old resentments bubble up, secrets are exposed and shifting alliances test whatever bonds remain.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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It was built to honor the Confederate dead of Chowan County.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Boynton Beach Fire Rescue pronounced Civitano dead at the scene.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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That communal void is felt by Craig Waterman (Robinson) following the termination of his brief friendship with Austin (Paul Rudd), the cool new neighbor who, in the first act, magically injects Craig’s life with a male friend group, outdoor adventures, jam sessions, and evening hangs.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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The termination notice was sent on June 26 and Jones signed with the Clippers 13 days later.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/death. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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