the deceased
noun
formal
: a dead person or dead people
a relative of the deceased
Three of the deceased are being buried today.
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After a relative of the deceased man offered a DNA sample, detectives were able to confirm that the remains found on the beach belonged to Donald Scott Reich, authorities said.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The aircraft's three crew members are believed to be among the deceased, Greenberg said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after notifying next of kin.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel is committed to ensuring the return of all the deceased hostages.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The aircraft's three crew members are believed to be among the deceased, Greenberg said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after notifying next of kin.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel is committed to ensuring the return of all the deceased hostages.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the deceased
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“The deceased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20deceased. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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