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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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as in dead
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
Plus, the way the filmmakers represent death, as the removal of a mural the lovebirds paint on their first date, speaks in a wholly cinematic language.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
As fire crews continue to battle the wildfires consuming Los Angeles County, officials on Thursday said at least 36 people remain missing while two additional deaths brought the toll to 25.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Police swarm downtown Miami to investigate a death and injuries.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
The family of late British singer Danielle Moore, the vocalist for dance band Crazy P, has released a statement revealing her cause of death.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
As fire crews continue to battle the wildfires consuming Los Angeles County, officials on Thursday said at least 36 people remain missing while two additional deaths brought the toll to 25.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Follow more of our reporting on City of Miami
Crime
Police swarm downtown Miami to investigate a death and injuries.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
The family of late British singer Danielle Moore, the vocalist for dance band Crazy P, has released a statement revealing her cause of death.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for death
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Unfortunately, the 400-year-old oak met its demise when a wind storm tore through town in 1942.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Assad's demise is a victory for humanity, even if the immediate aftermath is fraught with challenges that could lead to a worsening situation.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The brigade retreated, leaving behind its frozen dead.David Axe, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Analysis of the site suggests the community buried its dead in the lake between 1040 and 780 B.C.E., then added metal jewelry like beads and pendants during later rituals.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, Trudeau said Canada's governor general had accepted his request to prorogue Parliament, suspending proceedings without the dissolution of parliament, until March 24.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Any business left unfinished at the time of dissolution will fall away, and any bills that have not received royal assent cannot be carried over to the new government.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Her videos shared an intimate view of her family's life and had more than 2.5 million subscribers before her downfall.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The new paper doesn’t solve the mystery of whether lead poisoning played a role in Rome’s downfall.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Here’s everything to know about the real-life massacre that inspired the six-episode series — and how faithful the dramatization is to the historical event.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, although the 1921 report asserts that the massacre (then called a riot) was not the result of 'racial feeling,' perpetrators of the massacre overtly expressed and acted upon racial bias.Sabina Ghebremedhin, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
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There had been broad speculation about the fate of the show given the wildfires that have destroyed neighborhoods around LA during the past week, several of which are still largely uncontained.Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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From connecting on the sets of Spider-Man to the fate of their relationships, here's everything to know about the three Spider-Man actors and their relationships with their leading ladies.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Sleep duration and risk of mortality from chronic kidney disease among Japanese adults.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Later on, Jackie, Phaedra, and Heavenly address the critical issue of Black maternal mortality in a moving speech.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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In November, New York City Hall announced the termination of its prepaid debit card program for migrants.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jones praised Goldman for working through the process and lamented the abruptness of the termination.Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/death. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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