as in dead
no longer living
the kayaker's lifeless body was found just downstream of the rapids where he had capsized
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Recent Examples of lifeless
Photos shared by the park show the hippos lifeless in the water.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
While the Blackhawks looked lifeless throughout the evening, the Penguins played a solid game and didn’t commit the defensive blunders that have become all too common this season.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Regarding driving dynamics, the LT is tuned for non-enthusiasts—the steering is numb and lifeless, and the cornering grip is average.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After an all-out war between Jacob and his enemies, scores of lifeless bodies are left on the platform in a win for the current and future Duttons, including that of Banner Creighton (Jerome Flynn).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
While the Blackhawks looked lifeless throughout the evening, the Penguins played a solid game and didn’t commit the defensive blunders that have become all too common this season.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Regarding driving dynamics, the LT is tuned for non-enthusiasts—the steering is numb and lifeless, and the cornering grip is average.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After an all-out war between Jacob and his enemies, scores of lifeless bodies are left on the platform in a win for the current and future Duttons, including that of Banner Creighton (Jerome Flynn).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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An Oakland bicyclist is dead following a Friday night hit-and-run incident.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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That being said, the dream of NXT Europe isn't dead.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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She was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Police confirmed that a woman and a 12-year-old boy were found deceased — reportedly in a creek after multiple hours of searching.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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