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Recent Examples of passed away
Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
My husband passed away last October.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The musician passed away in a single-vehicle car accident in South Carolina's Colleton County on Saturday, according to local TV station Count on 2 News.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Rosenbaum passed away last month, and court records do not show the appointment of a successor in Rose’s case.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, the professional passed away at the hospital.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The oldest member of the Osmond family has passed away.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Although her daughter has passed away, Kelly has continued the work in her honor.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Hicks, who worked at JPL from 1998 to 2022, passed away in July 2023 at age 59.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
But López-Calleja passed away unexpectedly in 2022 from a heart attack.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
My husband passed away last October.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The musician passed away in a single-vehicle car accident in South Carolina's Colleton County on Saturday, according to local TV station Count on 2 News.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Rosenbaum passed away last month, and court records do not show the appointment of a successor in Rose’s case.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, the professional passed away at the hospital.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The oldest member of the Osmond family has passed away.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Although her daughter has passed away, Kelly has continued the work in her honor.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Hicks, who worked at JPL from 1998 to 2022, passed away in July 2023 at age 59.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed away
Adjective
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Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Retaining Hall, 39, keeps one familiar face from Dart’s rookie year on the offensive side of the building for his second NFL season, with Brian Daboll, Mike Kafka and Shea Tierney all long gone.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Agustín, an elderly man who lived on the streets and had mental health problems, died in February from burns inflicted by an 18-year-old who was later arrested.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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After Michael died in 2009, his three children — Prince, Paris and Bigi Jackson — moved to Hayvenhurst to be raised by their grandmother, Katherine.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 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
Verb
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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John Adams famously wrote to his wife, Abigail, that smallpox was killing 10 soldiers for every one felled in battle.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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An outbuilding’s roof was damaged, possibly from a fallen tree.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Greg Abel is wasting little time putting his stamp on Berkshire Hathaway ’s investment portfolio, reportedly moving to unwind positions tied to the departed lieutenant Todd Combs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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That mirrors the likely total awaiting the 10 Pac-12 legacy schools now scattered across the Big 12, Big Ten and ACC. Of the departed contingent, only Arizona is a lock to make the NCAA Tournament field as an at-large team.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed Friday that a criminal probe is underway into the deaths of sloths at Sloth World, a planned International Drive attraction that will not open after animals languished and perished in warehouses owned by the company in Orlando.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Two people who perished in a fatal Bronx blaze didn’t stand a chance after their neighbors left a door open that allowed the fire to quickly spread, officials said Friday.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Herald also contacted two other individuals who were listed as company executives in the now-defunct website of Brown’s GlobalCast Partners.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Michael Dell, Dell Technologies The future PC mogul sold subscriptions to the now-defunct Houston Post as a teenager, and quietly invented the playbook that would become Dell.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Passed away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20away. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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