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as in perishes
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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as in stops
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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as in fails
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of dies
He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.
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Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
With only one star to speak of, and no flashbacks or subplots to break up the central narrative, Netflix’s survival drama lives or dies by the quality of its lead performance.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
In the timeline where Chloe dies, her journal becomes a monument, letters to a dead woman from somebody who ran away from the past rather than confronting it.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Unlike the Netflix series though, no one actually dies.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The novel follows Alison, a woman in her early twenties who moves to New York City after her younger sister suddenly dies by drowning.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The final proposal mirrors how some states handle cases where a defendant dies after conviction but before their appeals are completed.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
With only one star to speak of, and no flashbacks or subplots to break up the central narrative, Netflix’s survival drama lives or dies by the quality of its lead performance.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
In the timeline where Chloe dies, her journal becomes a monument, letters to a dead woman from somebody who ran away from the past rather than confronting it.
—Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Unlike the Netflix series though, no one actually dies.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The novel follows Alison, a woman in her early twenties who moves to New York City after her younger sister suddenly dies by drowning.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The final proposal mirrors how some states handle cases where a defendant dies after conviction but before their appeals are completed.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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And if all else fails, Nicole Kidman is always available.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
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If Johnson fails on Friday to secure the 218 votes required for a simple majority to remain speaker, the House risks being in limbo until the issue is resolved.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, this year’s start of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration falls on the same night as Christmas — a rare occurrence last seen in 2005 and not to be seen again until 2035.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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His contract expires at the end of 2025, so there's a real chance the Padres consider trading him.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Patients can apply for renewal once the card expires.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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Carter Family departs from Blair House via motorcade.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Miami Hurricanes’ retooling of their secondary continues as another contributor from the 2024 team departs.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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But Social Security payments won’t be delayed if the government ceases operating because of a shutdown.Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu has said the fighting will only end when Hamas ceases to exist as an organization.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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That's as far as amount A goes.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As LaVine goes, so go the Bulls.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Dies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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