as in death
the death especially of large numbers of people or animals
Tuberculosis was a leading cause of mortality back then.
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Recent Examples of mortality
Since the 1971 National Cancer Act, this sustained public investment has helped drive dramatic declines in cancer mortality, with death rates falling by 34% since 1991.
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Jeffrey MacKeigan, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
Mercy has made an effort in recent years to engage women as early as possible in their pregnancy journey to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality risks, establish better trust between the patient and clinicians and decrease patient anxiety.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
This is about dancers who are dealing with their balletic mortality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Council members emphasized that maternal mortality is deeply personal and preventable.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jeffrey MacKeigan, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
Mercy has made an effort in recent years to engage women as early as possible in their pregnancy journey to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality risks, establish better trust between the patient and clinicians and decrease patient anxiety.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
This is about dancers who are dealing with their balletic mortality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Council members emphasized that maternal mortality is deeply personal and preventable.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortality
Noun
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Here's what to know about the death of Skype, including more information on why Microsoft decided to pull the plug.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Stephanie is also suspicious and later learns that Aunt Linda is wanted by the FBI in connection with several mysterious deaths.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Dolton, Riverdale deaths The medical examiner’s office also reported a homicide in Dolton involving a Chicago man.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Most gun deaths are intentional, with suicides accounting for 58% and homicides for 38% of 46,728 gun deaths in 2023.—
David Yamane,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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“Mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortality. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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