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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
For example, what happens if a witch dies midtrial?
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Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Also unlike last week, nobody dies, though Teen is wounded.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As Arthur collapses in a bloody heap and dies, the mystery man cackles — and, out of focus and almost out of frame, cuts his own mouth into a wider smile.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Cut back plants in fall, or earlier if the plant dies back from heat, to reduce leaf miner populations.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
It is currently charged at 40% on the value of any assets above £325,000 when someone dies.
—Marc Shoffman, theweek, 2 Oct. 2024
Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Also unlike last week, nobody dies, though Teen is wounded.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As Arthur collapses in a bloody heap and dies, the mystery man cackles — and, out of focus and almost out of frame, cuts his own mouth into a wider smile.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Cut back plants in fall, or earlier if the plant dies back from heat, to reduce leaf miner populations.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
It is currently charged at 40% on the value of any assets above £325,000 when someone dies.
—Marc Shoffman, theweek, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies
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For example, when a robot fails to pick an overweight item many times, a person on site can be notified to manually handle the item.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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From the solar eclipse, supermoons, and now a temporary second moon orbiting the Earth, the sky's paintbrush never fails to bring awe to our eyes.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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High on the agenda in Azerbaijan will be a global climate finance goal for after 2025, when the current goal of $100 billion per year expires.Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, chairs the Disney board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company’s next leader before Iger’s contract expires.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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The eight-hour flight departs Orlando at around midnight and lands in London at noon.Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
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There’s also a new Caribbean restaurant from the Momofuku team, which departs from the Asian American flavors that defined the once-global restaurant group.Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 30 Sep. 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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Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Dies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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