1
as in to perish
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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2
as in to stop
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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3
as in to fail
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of die
Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
One man testified that his teenage daughter, who had epilepsy, died while taking a bath and that his grief was compounded by knowing investigators possessed photographs taken in her death investigation.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 5 Mar. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
About 1,600 people get sick from listeria each year and about 260 die, the CDC says.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Construction began in 1869 and was still under way when the king died in 1886.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
One man testified that his teenage daughter, who had epilepsy, died while taking a bath and that his grief was compounded by knowing investigators possessed photographs taken in her death investigation.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
Made on century-old dies from Germany, they can be hung on the tree or used to trace pieces for paper chains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
About 1,600 people get sick from listeria each year and about 260 die, the CDC says.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die
Verb
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The names of the boaters who perished and those hospitalized were not immediately released.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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That was quickly followed by two fatal accidents aboard small planes—one in Philadelphia and then one in Alaska—in which a total of 17 people perished, adding to the unease.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Don’t stop the agreement that has already brought dozens of hostages back to us.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The news continues to appear bad for LIT, yet the fund has stopped slumping.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In imposing taxes, or tariffs, on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, Trump says those countries have failed to stem the trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S., among other issues.—
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7 Mar. 2025
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Because this isn’t a video file, a media player will fail to play it.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Vaccination Rates As reported by the CDC, the measles vaccination rate among children in kindergarten nationally has fallen since 2019, from approximately 95 percent of children receiving a two-dose MMR coverage to 92.7 percent.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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And what's the best way to end an unpredictable, somewhat toxic Oscar cycle?—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Details: The parade begins at 6pm on Monday, March 17 at 6th and Nicollet and ends at 12th and Nicollet.—
Nick Halter,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hughes then collided with Eichel and crashed into the boards hard.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Surfers watching waves crash at Byron Bay’s Main Beach in Australia on Wednesday.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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One of the drivers succumbed to injuries at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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But, despite winning the first set against Griekspoor, the world No. 2 eventually succumbed to a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) defeat in his opening game at the tournament.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The first phase – which has seen the release of 38 hostages held by Hamas, five of whom were freed separately to the deal, and thousands of Palestinian prisoners and detainees held by Israel – expires on Saturday.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Kimmich’s terms at the Allianz Arena expire on June 30, 2025.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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