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as in deceased
no longer living
I inherited this heirloom from my dead great-grandfather
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2
as in slow
lacking in gaiety, movement, or animation
the store is often dead after 4:00 p.m.
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as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
a long day of traveling left them just dead
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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
there was a dead silence following that incredibly moving performance
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as in numb
lacking in sensation or feeling
my foot was dead after I absentmindedly sat on it for an hour
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as in extinct
no longer existing
the dead Babylonian culture
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as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
local coal mines that have been dead for years
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as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
fell into a dead faint upon hearing the news
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as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
from the first sip I could tell that the wine hadn't aged well and was pretty much dead
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as in barren
producing inferior or only a small amount of vegetation
the dead wastes of the far country to the west
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
the finish line is dead ahead
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I'm dead certain that's the one I want
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as in death
the state of being dead
it's impossible to raise someone from the dead
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Recent Examples of dead
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025
He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead four days later on Nov. 6 after extensive medical treatment.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
With the Chicago Blackhawks dead last in the standings, general manager Kyle Davidson will likely spend more time over the next months evaluating draft prospects and taking calls leading up to the March 7 deadline.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
The contracts the counties signed to turn over their unclaimed dead to the Health Science Center drew little scrutiny prior to NBC News’ reporting.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was popular enough that fans wanted a solo story, but the studio didn't bother to make it until her character was already dead in the major timeline, then skipped the theatrical release, which Johansson sued them about.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025
He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead four days later on Nov. 6 after extensive medical treatment.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Entering last season, the Tigers had averaged about a ninth-place finish in punt return yards since joining the SEC in 2012, including 2023, when Mizzou finished dead last.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
With the Chicago Blackhawks dead last in the standings, general manager Kyle Davidson will likely spend more time over the next months evaluating draft prospects and taking calls leading up to the March 7 deadline.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
For years, the Health and Science Center acquired, studied and leased out the bodies of the unclaimed dead but abruptly halted the practice in September in response to an NBC News investigation.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
The contracts the counties signed to turn over their unclaimed dead to the Health Science Center drew little scrutiny prior to NBC News’ reporting.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead
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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The company reaffirmed plans to launch an affordable model in early 2025, but warned the production ramp could be slower than expected.—
Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Marie Collins, a survivor and safeguarding expert from Ireland who served on the commission in the early years, resigned in frustration at the slow pace of change.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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But people here are tired of seeing Farmington in the headlines as a town that's losing population.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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And there’s kids who are tired, or crying or can’t handle it.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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And the week-long party that had been taking place in Green Bay turned into absolute bedlam.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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That’s always art’s job, but particularly now, when everyone is sort of numb with their disenfranchisement.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Researchers believe there may have been a land bridge between the Caribbean and Central America that would have allowed the ants to move from the mainland to the islands, but eventually, the species went extinct.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Long assumed to be extinct in the Golden State, a lone gray wolf crossed over the border from Oregon in 2011, and by 2015, a pack was identified in Northern California’s Siskiyou County, researchers noted.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Like the virus that causes chicken pox (varicella-zoster), HPV can lie dormant in the body for decades.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
29 Apr. 2025
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Technology teams were left stranded, waiting months for essential components or scrambling to find alternatives from dormant inventories to maintain continuity.—
Archaana Pattabhii,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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At least eight people were killed in drone strikes across the country, a night after Russia launched its deadliest bombardment of Ukraine since the middle of last year.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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As tensions between India and Pakistan reach a boiling point following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has publicly offered Tehran's assistance in mediating the crisis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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