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
And Sexyy’s performances are lifeless, devoid of the color and insouciance that made Hood Hottest Princess a romp.
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Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
There were signs of life from a mostly lifeless offense over the last two games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tensions quickly escalate and Jessie eventually attacks the tablet before Bonnie comes running back in and the toys go lifeless.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Because watching Curry try to drag a lifeless roster with zero chance at anything meaningful isn’t inspiring.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
There were signs of life from a mostly lifeless offense over the last two games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tensions quickly escalate and Jessie eventually attacks the tablet before Bonnie comes running back in and the toys go lifeless.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Because watching Curry try to drag a lifeless roster with zero chance at anything meaningful isn’t inspiring.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifeless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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Prune all dead trunks back to the ground.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The driver and a passenger in the Infiniti, neither of whom were wearing seat belts, were pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Israel also drew international criticism after a soldier photographed himself bludgeoning a fallen statue of Jesus on the cross with an ax in southern Lebanon.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The City of Denver provided some advice for property owners who may have broken branches or fallen trees.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The Olathe Public Schools Board of Education defended its decision not to update its policy for honoring deceased students at graduation ceremonies in a statement this week.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Inside, firefighters found a deceased man, later identified as 39-year-old Housten Housley.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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