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as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a mortal wound
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2
as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
a wounded soldier writhing in mortal agony
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as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings
just an ordinary guy with all the usual mortal limitations
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
have always had a mortal aversion to narcissistic people
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as in person
a member of the human race
just an ordinary mortal living an ordinary life
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Recent Examples of mortal
Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors said that is an unusually high number of victories, because dogs often suffer mortal injuries during brutal fights.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Mark Carey, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Centers and satellites are still the idea; above him float several squares within circles, and as the geometric shapes get smaller and more central the figures within get more important—not mortals but minor deities, not minor deities but the big guy, Vajrabhairava.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The Bernabeu is one ground where City have looked especially mortal on recent visits, having conceded twice in quick succession at the start of a quarter-final’s first leg last season.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors said that is an unusually high number of victories, because dogs often suffer mortal injuries during brutal fights.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Correct? Not for the first time, Guardiola laughed in the face of mere mortals who dared to predict his tactical setup.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Centers and satellites are still the idea; above him float several squares within circles, and as the geometric shapes get smaller and more central the figures within get more important—not mortals but minor deities, not minor deities but the big guy, Vajrabhairava.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortal
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When carboxyhemoglobin saturation exceeds 50%, it is considered lethal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Astronauts on a mission to Mars lasting several years would be exposed to potentially lethal amounts of radiation, Pitts said.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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She was originally charged with manslaughter – typical in a deadly hit-and-run case – but authorities later tacked on the murder charge.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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As fate would have it, the very destructive and deadly wildfires that swept through Los Angeles neighborhoods this year erupted as its city officials were struggling to close a large gap in their budget.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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This time, her character is a human, Laurie Duffy, who's vacationing only somewhat successfully with two old friends (Michelle Monaghan's Jaclyn Lemon and Leslie Bibb's Kate Bohr).—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Of note, this will also be the first human spaceflight from SLC-40 as KSC’s pad will be in preparation for the Europa Clipper launch in October.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Andreas typically waits until there have been three instances of potential hostile communication before asking her friend or colleague if everything is OK.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Home to one of the world’s largest refugee populations – most of them from Afghanistan – Pakistan has not always welcomed the foreigners, subjecting them to hostile living conditions and threatening deportation over the years.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Beom-jun is the person behind the wheel of the car that hits Dong-sik.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In person, 27-year-old actress Sydney Sweeney is every bit as sweet as her doe-eyed smile and wavy blonde hair suggest.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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That is known as meconium aspiration syndrome – a potentially fatal condition that occurs in 5% to 10% of births but is treatable if diagnosed in time.—
Khwaga Ghani,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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The ordeal ended with the fatal exchange of gunfire about 9:50 p.m., more than five hours after the first call to deputies.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Terrell Collins Sr., 58, and Matthew Terrell Collins Jr., 29, were pronounced dead at the scene around 6:06 p.m.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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On the second day of the year, police responded to a call where a father and his son and daughter were found dead.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Past officials have warned of the potential negative impact of tariffs for months as the Trump administration charged forward.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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Last month, Moody’s Ratings downgraded its outlook for the higher education sector from stable to negative, citing how federal policy changes have created a more difficult operating environment for colleges and universities.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Mortal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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