as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Callner’s representative Gail Parenteau confirmed that the director passed away at his home In Malibu from natural causes on Monday (March 17).
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Glenna Osborne's father, Ronald Osborne, passed away.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Our fathers have passed away, as have the vast majority of those interned under the Alien Enemies Act during World War II.
—Karen Ebel, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
The 10-acre property was hand-built by the visionary artist and sculptor James Hubbell, who passed away last year.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Glenna Osborne's father, Ronald Osborne, passed away.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Our fathers have passed away, as have the vast majority of those interned under the Alien Enemies Act during World War II.
—Karen Ebel, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
The 10-acre property was hand-built by the visionary artist and sculptor James Hubbell, who passed away last year.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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The musician, born Kenneth Bailey, died on his 39th birthday on Friday, his representative confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Miller suddenly fell ill on a family vacation in Costa Rica and died on Friday, March 21.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Any stronger, slow-moving thunderstorms bringing torrential rain could trigger isolated areas of flash flooding where the heaviest rain falls.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Still, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent outside of the mountains and around 25 percent in the mountain valleys, with higher values in the higher elevations.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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In turning the lens on Cromwell, whose role is much less conspicuous in history, Straughan offers a broader portrait of the world around King Henry, one that lived, thrived and perished by his orders.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Although there was no urgency this time—the men at the summit had already perished—Vin left her in a leaky tent on the glacier at the base camp, alone, with only the wind and heavy snow for company.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
16 Mar. 2025
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For more Amazon tech deals, check out our sibling site, CNET's Spring Sale Deals hub.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
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To learn more about optimizing your retirement savings, check out my previous Forbes article on Smart Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Savings here.—
James Brewer,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The actress stepped out of the spotlight in later years with only occasional roles.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events all over the world Comments From Los Angeles to London, the stars are stepping out in style for major celebrations.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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