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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That’s the dead fly inside a container of oil.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Among the dead was a 12-year-old girl, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a 15-year-old girl was also among the dead.
—Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Among the dead was at least one child and two paramedics, the health ministry said.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Among the dead was a 12-year-old girl, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a 15-year-old girl was also among the dead.
—Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Among the dead was at least one child and two paramedics, the health ministry said.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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 16 May. 2026.
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