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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
When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
And when the insured person dies, all of the policy value goes to the beneficiaries tax-free.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 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
Under the trust, the four siblings have equal votes after their father dies.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Dennis Hernandez, the father of 16-year-old Aaron Hernandez, dies due to complications from a routine hernia surgery.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
This movie directed by Thomas Carter follows the story of Sara Johnson (Julia Stiles), a promising ballet dancer whose dreams are shattered when her mother dies in a car accident on her way to see Sara audition for Juilliard.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Who dies in 'Lincoln Lawyer' Season 3?
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
And when the insured person dies, all of the policy value goes to the beneficiaries tax-free.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 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
Under the trust, the four siblings have equal votes after their father dies.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Dennis Hernandez, the father of 16-year-old Aaron Hernandez, dies due to complications from a routine hernia surgery.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
This movie directed by Thomas Carter follows the story of Sara Johnson (Julia Stiles), a promising ballet dancer whose dreams are shattered when her mother dies in a car accident on her way to see Sara audition for Juilliard.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Who dies in 'Lincoln Lawyer' Season 3?
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies
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The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Lucky Ones recounts this time in all of its atrocities, underlining how the promise of democracy fails to account for those who need it most.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Recalls happen when food is found to be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites, due to the presence of foreign objects such as glass or metal, or if packaging fails to note a major allergen.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The hybrid formula falls somewhere between an emulsion and a stain with a delightfully hydrating feel.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But he has been hurt far too frequently over his four seasons in Chicago for the Bears not to seek an upgrade this offseason when Jenkins’ rookie contract expires.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the promotion expires, customers in the extended home delivery zone will see an extended range delivery fee.Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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The suspect departs from the hostel, police say, possibly by bike.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The full Interconnect Tour departs from Deer Valley Resort in Park City, leading skiers on a traverse along the Wasatch Mountain range with visits to Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Doors shut, the cabin seals up tight, and outside noise ceases.Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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