as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
Music industry titan Clive Davis, known for his unparalleled talent instincts, has passed away at 94.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Savannah Guthrie's call for tips comes after new reporting that the second ransom note that was sent to her family indicated that Nancy Guthrie had passed away after she was abducted, a federal law enforcement source close to the case told Fox News on Monday.
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Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In 2019, Pei passed away in Manhattan at the age of 102.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
23 June 2026
So was Tyler Kepner’s story on Rays starter Shane McClanahan returning from a long injury recovery after his dad passed away.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Savannah Guthrie's call for tips comes after new reporting that the second ransom note that was sent to her family indicated that Nancy Guthrie had passed away after she was abducted, a federal law enforcement source close to the case told Fox News on Monday.
—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In 2019, Pei passed away in Manhattan at the age of 102.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 June 2026
So was Tyler Kepner’s story on Rays starter Shane McClanahan returning from a long injury recovery after his dad passed away.
—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass away
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Ramos’ two daughters –– Darling Antonella, seven, and Dulce María, two –– were staying with their grandparents and great-grandparents, who also died in the earthquakes.
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It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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The pallor of mortality is a reminder, for some, of the heat wave in the summer of 2003, when nearly fifteen thousand people perished in France.
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And because the war was still on, the arsenal was quickly rebuilt and brought back online while those who perished were placed in a mass grave in the Allegheny Cemetery, marked only today by one large stone, tucked away on the far side of the burial grounds.
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Hassan Al -Tambakti was just checked out by medics and in the 31st minute is being put on a stretcher and taken off field.
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Matera and Bernalda, exploring the Sassi and checking out vintage Porsches along Corso Umberto.
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On June 28, the The Parent Trap star stepped out in a vintage Chanel ensemble from the fashion houses's Spring/Summer 1995 Ready-to-Wear Micro-suits collection.
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Meanwhile, Jayden stepped out in a pair of jeans with a leather belt and a white tank top.
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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