1
as in to perish
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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2
as in to stop
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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3
as in to fail
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of die
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 June 2025
The insects then fly all the way back in the fall to mate and die.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The card also has a thermal pad for interfacing with the GPU die, which changes phase from a solid to a liquid to support optimal heat exchange as temperatures increase.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Verb
Prosecutors alleged that Read hit O'Keefe with her car and left him to die.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 June 2025
The insects then fly all the way back in the fall to mate and die.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Noun
For some adults, watching a pet die illuminates their spiritual beliefs.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The card also has a thermal pad for interfacing with the GPU die, which changes phase from a solid to a liquid to support optimal heat exchange as temperatures increase.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die
Verb
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For salespeople, especially, the rule is adapt or perish.—
Levi King,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The last time fewer people perished was in 2022, when just three died.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
4 June 2025
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Nearly as important, though, is the fact that streaming continues to be a sizable fount of new viewers even after on-air and DVR viewing essentially stops.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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California lawmakers are looking to stop local police officers and federal agents from wearing face masks or coverings while carrying out operations in the state.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The decline accelerated after reports indicated that Iran’s first attempt to retaliate by lobbing missiles toward a U.S. base in Qatar failed to cause any casualties.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Phoenix was unable to propel itself back to the NBA Finals, losing in the Western Conference semifinals during the 2022-23 season, being ousted in the first round in the 2023-24 season and failing to even make the postseason this year.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Americans celebrate Flag Day, which falls on Saturday, June 14, in many ways, including parades, ceremonies and educational events designed to encourage respect for the flag and its significance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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What once looked like a promising season is falling apart for the Kansas City Royals.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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However, just one year into this deal, the Giants decided to waive Jones and end the experiment with him under center.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Last October, two people in Boston were hurt when a drone hit a light pole and crashed during a Boston Celtics opening night watch party at City Hall Plaza.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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Shannon proved to be more ready as a rookie, scoring double figures in all five of his 20-minute games and then crashing the middle of the Western Conference finals with bursts of scoring.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The explosion in the Lebanese capital, which killed more than 200 people and injured thousands, caused devastation to the building and its owners, with the matriarch of the family, 98-year-old Yvonne Sursock Cochrane, eventually succumbing to her injuries.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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So far this year, one person — a 13-year-old boy — has died from subway surfing, succumbing to his injuries days after falling off the top of a No. 7 train in Queens.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Any unused bets will expire after that period of time.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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But in the last several years, especially with the makeup of the General Assembly becoming more progressive, lawmakers let the penalty enhancement provisions expire, made the diversion program permanent and removed its age restriction.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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“Die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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