as in deceased
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Recent Examples of stillborn
What's New The orca that made headlines in 2018 for carrying her stillborn calf for 17 days off the coast of Washington and British Columbia has given birth to a new baby, according to Michael Weiss, research director of the Center for Whale Research (CWR).
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Decades later, she’s arrested for murder, despite claiming the baby was stillborn.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
Then, in February 2022, an Arkansas woman gave birth to a stillborn baby boy named Lux, according to officials.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Lampi paid $1,550 and traded five human skulls for Lux, the stillborn baby boy that was stolen from an Arkansas mortuary, the indictment says.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Decades later, she’s arrested for murder, despite claiming the baby was stillborn.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
Then, in February 2022, an Arkansas woman gave birth to a stillborn baby boy named Lux, according to officials.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Lampi paid $1,550 and traded five human skulls for Lux, the stillborn baby boy that was stolen from an Arkansas mortuary, the indictment says.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stillborn
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One sister’s mother is deceased, the other lives in Savannah with little contact with her daughter.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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If the bird is deceased, wear gloves to handle and bury them in your yard.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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The new was confirmed by Dr. Archer, then Pascal took Monica’s hand and broke down next to her lifeless body.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
5 Mar. 2025
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Parcell's lifeless body was found inside her home with over 30 stab wounds, including to her jugular and carotid arteries, according to prosecutors.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Israeli officials said the U.S. proposal focused on releasing five living hostages and returning the bodies of nine dead hostages in exchange for extending the ceasefire until after Ramadan and Passover, which end on April 20.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The official said the group accepted a proposal from mediators to release Alexander and the bodies of four dead dual national hostages as an exception.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The song was inspired by both a defunct Minneapolis bar as well as the birth of Wilson’s daughter.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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The data hoarders collect zines, manuals, family photos, old television shows, and defunct websites—just about everything digital or digitizable at risk of disappearance.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
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In court filings made late Monday in Baltimore, officials from 18 agencies confirmed that the workers were being reinstated, with most placed on administrative leave temporarily.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Hayes was not good at all on a late power play when the Penguins trailed by one in the final minutes of the third period.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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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
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But a somewhat moribund 2024 and the likelihood of a much more volatile year to come has ended that ambition for the time being.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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Torres was brought aboard to lead off and hopefully kickstart a relatively moribund offense.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Stillborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillborn. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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