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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
we were all saddened by the death of our friend
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2
as in mortality
the state of being dead
death is one of the few constants in the universe
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as in dissolution
the act of ceasing to exist
the death of the Soviet economic system in the wake of the breakup of the USSR
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as in downfall
something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life
that muscle car will be the death of him yet
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as in massacre
the killing of a large number of people
thousands of soldiers were lost on the field of death
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Recent Examples of death
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50, and symptoms of rectal bleeding and discomfort may be mistaken for hemorrhoids.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
But his senseless death has informed the thinking of today’s law enforcement leaders, who are working, strategizing and innovating to try to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Following his father’s death, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro has apparently taken a greater interest in the worlds of business and politics on the island.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
At the end of the book, feeling heartbroken about Marcus’ involvement in Nancy’s death, Mary kills Howard by giving him too many painkillers.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
But his senseless death has informed the thinking of today’s law enforcement leaders, who are working, strategizing and innovating to try to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Following his father’s death, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro has apparently taken a greater interest in the worlds of business and politics on the island.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
At the end of the book, feeling heartbroken about Marcus’ involvement in Nancy’s death, Mary kills Howard by giving him too many painkillers.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for death
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Since Gateway’s demise, Northrop has been positioning the HALO module as an option for a surface habitat, and Europe may also suggest that I-HAB be used on the surface as well.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the owner’s unexpected absence was an indication that the rumors about my imminent demise were wrong and that things were not so certain.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The researchers used nationwide death certificate records from 1999 to 2022 to model what the suicide mortality would have been had the 988 line not launched.—
Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now an analysis of suicide mortality across the country has found that deaths among young adults have fallen in the time since the hotline was introduced.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In September, McMahon convened an all-staff meeting to begin implementing the department’s dissolution.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, 34 years later and a registered nurse, the downfall of the hospital is heartbreaking for her.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The manic, madcap, chaotic and silly stunt show was heavy on exposition to the delight of the fans who cheered the entrance of every One Piece character and laughed at the downfall of paper-thin goon.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Infowars is facing liquidation because of the more than $1 billion in defamation lawsuit judgments Jones owes relatives of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for calling the massacre a hoax.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Valente began plotting the Brown University massacre as early as 2022, renting a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire, to stash his weapons.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The memory of the botched attempt against the Patriots definitely didn't help his cause, either, as the team decided his fate.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Riley sails on, prow forward, fighting to avoid the Imagination’s unceremonious fate, not quitting, not wishing to be retired, but battling time.—
Greg Cote
April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Then one of Shapira’s fellow soldiers turns up and shoots the Syrian dead.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Legend has it that one funeral was so fueled by whiskey in this sacred spot that the mourners forgot to bury their dead.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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In February, a federal judge paused the administration’s termination of TPS – an immigration status granted to people from certain countries where conditions temporarily prevent their nationals from safely returning.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department argues not just that the terminations were done legally, but also that the law creating the program bars judges from reviewing any part of the government’s decision-making process.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/death. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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