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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The site offers a space to write a brief biography of the deceased and share funeral details and the shiva location.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
On June 10, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) shared a video on X of the deceased horse lying on the ground of Central Park, and advocated for the passage of Ryder's Law.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
In turn, those administrative responsibilities can feel particularly overwhelming, especially if the deceased person had any outstanding debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Police identified the deceased officer as Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouan, 34.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
On June 10, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) shared a video on X of the deceased horse lying on the ground of Central Park, and advocated for the passage of Ryder's Law.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
In turn, those administrative responsibilities can feel particularly overwhelming, especially if the deceased person had any outstanding debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Police identified the deceased officer as Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouan, 34.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
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“The deceased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20deceased. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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