as in gone
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as in died
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed away
Adjective
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025 -
The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Judy Belushi-Pisano, 73, died July 5.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Skelton boys — Andrew, 9, Alexander, 7, and Tanner, 5 — were legally declared deceased by a Lenawee County judge on Wednesday, March 5, the Associated Press reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Synopsis: Pierre, a young man who lives in Paris with his father, travels to his native Tunisia in search of his early childhood and distant memories, including that of his long-since- deceased mother.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He’s played in 17 of 34 games ever since, felled by a torn ACL, a concussion, an ankle injury and a wrist injury that needed surgery.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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He remains deeply saddened by the death of his favorite politician, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, felled by an assassin's bullets.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But with Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac taking the majority of the shots instead of the departed Paul George and a rehabilitating Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers score 45.9 percent of their points in the paint (fifth in NBA).—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Of the 181 people onboard, 179 perished.—
Marisa Garcia,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Most of the animals that perished were small birds, according to officials.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Previously, White Sox games were televised on the now defunct NBC SportsNet Chicago.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In Georgia she got involved with a legendary, now defunct community health food store, Life’s Essentials, and several schools that promoted racial pride, good health, and collaboration.—
Cynthia R. Greenlee,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The latest episode of Yellowjackets left viewers staring at the lifeless body of someone in the main cast.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Unidentified takes its cue from the discovery of the lifeless body of a teenage girl in the desert outside a small town.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Passed away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20away. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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