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
That’s a great source of tension on its own, but as things descend into a pat, lifeless love triangle, a gentle story gets sapped of some of its power.
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Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Photos shared by the park show the hippos lifeless in the water.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 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
The Canucks were mostly lifeless and ineffective with the early two power-play opportunities they were handed.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Photos shared by the park show the hippos lifeless in the water.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 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
The Canucks were mostly lifeless and ineffective with the early two power-play opportunities they were handed.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifeless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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Three of the party members — ages 36, 47 and 63 — were pronounced dead at the site, authorities said.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The killing of Hind Rajab, the 5-year-old Palestinian girl who was left stranded in a car that had been attacked by Israeli forces in Gaza on Jan. 29 2024 and later found dead, is being made into a drama by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, Variety has learned.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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All four were pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of blunt force injuries sustained in the crash, Allmon said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Coogler never knew his grandfather; his great-uncle is now also deceased, but as a youth Coogler spent a lot of time with him.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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