the dead

noun

: the state of being dead

—usually used in the phrases rise from the dead or come back from the dead or return from the dead to mean to become alive again after dying

For a moment, I thought that my grandfather had come back from the dead.

They believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

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This stuff has gone into the place in Beetlejuice where the dead people go. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024 The blemish-busting active helps slough away the dead skin cells that contribute to clogged pores, while hydrating glycerin prevents your skin from feeling tight and dehydrated post-cleanse. —

Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024 Inside the new lounge, the idea comes to life — with the dead aquatic creatures swimming around, just as Crump envisioned. —

EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024 During World War I, hungry soldiers lobbed grenades into the river and skimmed off the dead fish. —

Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the dead