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
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
While the Blackhawks looked lifeless throughout the evening, the Penguins played a solid game and didn’t commit the defensive blunders that have become all too common this season.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Regarding driving dynamics, the LT is tuned for non-enthusiasts—the steering is numb and lifeless, and the cornering grip is average.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After an all-out war between Jacob and his enemies, scores of lifeless bodies are left on the platform in a win for the current and future Duttons, including that of Banner Creighton (Jerome Flynn).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Photos shared by the park show the hippos lifeless in the water.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
While the Blackhawks looked lifeless throughout the evening, the Penguins played a solid game and didn’t commit the defensive blunders that have become all too common this season.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Regarding driving dynamics, the LT is tuned for non-enthusiasts—the steering is numb and lifeless, and the cornering grip is average.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After an all-out war between Jacob and his enemies, scores of lifeless bodies are left on the platform in a win for the current and future Duttons, including that of Banner Creighton (Jerome Flynn).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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An Oakland bicyclist is dead following a Friday night hit-and-run incident.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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That being said, the dream of NXT Europe isn't dead.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For Pope Francis, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the church camerlengo, or cardinal chamberlain (the official that manages the household of the pope), presided over the certification of death and the placement of the body in a coffin.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The news of his death began a nine-day period of mourning, known as Novendiale.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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She was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Homicide detectives determined that the two deceased people had both pulled out handguns and shot each other after an argument.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Black women, who face higher rates of pregnancy complications and maternal mortality, often need additional medical care that comes with additional costs.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Even more striking, their risk of cardiovascular disease mortality dropped by up to 40%, despite not participating in structured workouts.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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