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as in dying
nearly dead
with its run-down look and empty aisles, the grocery store appeared moribund
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as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
youngsters snickering at the moribund slang their parents were using
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Recent Examples of moribund
Their moribund offense offset outstanding pitching by the Braves, who have a 2.80 ERA in their past 14 games.
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the main source of anger is the economy – moribund in both countries, where standards of living are stagnating, or worse, for many citizens.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
There is a pressing need for Canada to replace its moribund CF-18 fleet that cannot wait, experts say.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Juszczyk was part of a big free-agent haul in 2017, when Lynch and Shanahan tried to revitalize the 49ers’ moribund roster.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the main source of anger is the economy – moribund in both countries, where standards of living are stagnating, or worse, for many citizens.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
There is a pressing need for Canada to replace its moribund CF-18 fleet that cannot wait, experts say.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Juszczyk was part of a big free-agent haul in 2017, when Lynch and Shanahan tried to revitalize the 49ers’ moribund roster.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
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The Accelerating Skills Gap According to the World Economic Forum, 39% of current skills are expected to change or become obsolete by 2030.—
Ramiro Gonzalez Forcada,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The county, which has aggressively sought redevelopment of its aging and obsolete housing projects, did not request the proposal from Bakehouse.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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And in the courts, Trump administration lawyers are digging deep into case law in search of archaic statutes that can be cited to justify the ongoing federal crackdown — including constitutional maneuvers invented to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The Argentinian pope departed from archaic and ornate accessories favored by Pope Benedict XVI — including his bright red leather loafers — opting for humble, simple robes and sensible black shoes with an orthopedic sole.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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That said, there isn't a specific vehicle age where any car becomes so antiquated that it's rendered useless.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Think here especially of the crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, or antiquated water and sewer system and aging bridges.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Now, city officials say the sinkhole has revealed part of one of the largest medieval hospitals in northern England.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Humans, therefore, are assumed to be inherently tribal because of our prehistoric ancestors.—
Dr. Rami Kaminski,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Set five years after Jurassic World: Dominion, the movie sees an expedition brave isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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“Moribund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moribund. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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