as in dead
no longer living
the kayaker's lifeless body was found just downstream of the rapids where he had capsized
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Recent Examples of lifeless
The lifeless animal was discovered and reported by a group of five hunters, led by Sung-ki (Zo In-sung), by far the savviest of the bunch.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
In the days following the horrific discovery of Janet Walsh's lifeless body, rookie investigator Andy Gall reached for leads in every possible direction, reconstructing Janet's final hours.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Removing the thorns may help our favorite novels appeal to a wider audience, but such refinements make art feel as lifeless as Catherine Linton’s corpse at the end of Emerald Fennell’s film.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Without that heart, however, some feared the show could be lifeless.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
In the days following the horrific discovery of Janet Walsh's lifeless body, rookie investigator Andy Gall reached for leads in every possible direction, reconstructing Janet's final hours.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Removing the thorns may help our favorite novels appeal to a wider audience, but such refinements make art feel as lifeless as Catherine Linton’s corpse at the end of Emerald Fennell’s film.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Without that heart, however, some feared the show could be lifeless.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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He was taken by paramedics to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Natalee was declared legally dead in January 2012 In September 2011, Natalee's father, Dave, filed a petition in Alabama probate court requesting that Natalee be declared legally dead.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Outside his job, Kilduff volunteered for the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, first responders and the families of fallen heroes across the country.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Be sure to pick up fallen fruits, veggies, flowers, and branches, and clean up the bird seed under feeders, too.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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One victim, a 47-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Both are among a group of at least 10 missing or deceased scientists and laboratory staff who worked at sensitive nuclear or space technology labs, law enforcement officials have told CBS News.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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