the dead
noun
: the state of being dead
—usually used in the phrases rise from the dead or come back from the dead or return from the dead to mean to become alive again after dying
For a moment, I thought that my grandfather had come back from the dead.
They believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.
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Among the dead was local journalist Rasmi Salem, medics said.
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Emily Rose, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In 19th century Brazil, members of the country’s upper and middle classes participated in Spiritism, also known as Espiritismo, a religious practice which emphasizes resurrection from the dead founded by Allan Kardec.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Alcohol is a big part of those rituals in terms of paying respect to your ancestors or the dead.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2021, most of Alvarado’s filibuster took place in the dead of night, owing to procedural delays.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
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Emily Rose, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In 19th century Brazil, members of the country’s upper and middle classes participated in Spiritism, also known as Espiritismo, a religious practice which emphasizes resurrection from the dead founded by Allan Kardec.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Alcohol is a big part of those rituals in terms of paying respect to your ancestors or the dead.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In 2021, most of Alvarado’s filibuster took place in the dead of night, owing to procedural delays.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the dead
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“The dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dead. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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