1
as in perished
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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as in stopped
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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as in crashed
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of died
Lipton died in 2019 at age 72 and Williams died in 2021 at age 81.
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The poet and scholar, who died Monday at 81, was a gifted chronicler of the wonders and complexity of Black life—a talent buoyed by her warm, imaginative approach to both art and social change.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
In December 2012, 20 students and six adults died in the shooting at the school in Newtown, Conn.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael Cole, best known for his role in The Mod Squad, has died.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Mark Withers, the prolific TV actor with notable roles in series like Dynasty and Kaz, has died.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
When our first spouses died, they were each interred in different local cemeteries.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Five years after her father's conviction, her mother died tragically in a 2012 plane crash at the age of 43.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Kaitlyn Dever is celebrating her mother Kathy's birthday, nine months after Kathy died from breast cancer.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The poet and scholar, who died Monday at 81, was a gifted chronicler of the wonders and complexity of Black life—a talent buoyed by her warm, imaginative approach to both art and social change.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
In December 2012, 20 students and six adults died in the shooting at the school in Newtown, Conn.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael Cole, best known for his role in The Mod Squad, has died.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Mark Withers, the prolific TV actor with notable roles in series like Dynasty and Kaz, has died.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
When our first spouses died, they were each interred in different local cemeteries.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Five years after her father's conviction, her mother died tragically in a 2012 plane crash at the age of 43.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Kaitlyn Dever is celebrating her mother Kathy's birthday, nine months after Kathy died from breast cancer.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for died
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After all, Juliette only discovers the place after everyone has perished on the ground outside.Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Cyrus, recently sober and obsessed with death, has lived a life punctuated by loss, beginning as a baby when his mother perished in a plane crash.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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The team looked to have turned a corner after a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest last week ended a run of six matches without a win, but Guardiola’s side struggled to a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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When World War II ended and the horrors of the Holocaust began to emerge, the focus was on the human cost, and seeking justice, retribution and answers for the survivors and bereaved families.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In his next outing, Covington once again failed to take the title from Usman, losing via decision in 2021.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The dream turned into a nightmare when Lucy succumbed to cytomegalovirus (CMV), an infection that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Local authorities had told Reuters that 143 people have succumbed to the illness since late October.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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After that expired, the Rangers signed him to a two-year deal.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mets purchased the Triple-A club and the ballpark in 2018 after their contract with the Las Vegas team expired.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Two medical responders were seen briefly entering his office and then departed.Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rattle, who departed in 2018, described them as a company made up of leading actors.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Died.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/died. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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