as in dead
no longer living
the kayaker's lifeless body was found just downstream of the rapids where he had capsized
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Recent Examples of lifeless
There were signs of life from a mostly lifeless offense over the last two games.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tensions quickly escalate and Jessie eventually attacks the tablet before Bonnie comes running back in and the toys go lifeless.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jackets had just gone through the motions in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, committing 23 giveaways and totaling just three hits, a lifeless, disinterested — and sadly, fitting — end to the season.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Because watching Curry try to drag a lifeless roster with zero chance at anything meaningful isn’t inspiring.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tensions quickly escalate and Jessie eventually attacks the tablet before Bonnie comes running back in and the toys go lifeless.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jackets had just gone through the motions in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, committing 23 giveaways and totaling just three hits, a lifeless, disinterested — and sadly, fitting — end to the season.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Because watching Curry try to drag a lifeless roster with zero chance at anything meaningful isn’t inspiring.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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Suspect One was dead and Suspect Two was on the run.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Kansas City, Missouri, a Kansas City Star reporter encountered a fallen tree in the roadway near The Paseo and 35th Street after storms rolled through the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rake up all fallen leaves and debris from around the base of your rose and throw it out with the trash, because this may contain disease spores.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says a total of five deceased eagles were found between April 3 and April 17 in Garden Peninsula, an area that includes part of Delta County.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lake Havasu City police responded to a call regarding a deceased individual on April 22, according to a press release provided to Fox News Digital.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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