1
as in demises
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
we were all saddened by the death of our friend
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as in terminations
the act of ceasing to exist
the death of the Soviet economic system in the wake of the breakup of the USSR
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as in downfalls
something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life
that muscle car will be the death of him yet
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as in massacres
the killing of a large number of people
thousands of soldiers were lost on the field of death
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Recent Examples of deaths
Michael David McKee was arrested over the weekend in Illinois on two counts of murder in the deaths of Monique Tepe and her husband, Spencer.
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Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Advertisement What makes these cuts particularly remarkable is that on May 14, 2025, the Division of Overdose Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had announced, based on provisional data, that the number of overdose deaths in 2024 had dropped 27%.
—Charles Lebaron, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Although Uber doesn't have data posted specifically on attacks against drivers, their latest data regarding assault deaths shows violence is up 96%.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Tehran's crackdown on the demonstrations has also led to more than 500 deaths, human rights groups said.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Their son Nick, 32, was charged in connection with their deaths.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The couple’s son, Nick, has been arrested in connection with their deaths.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Officials made an arrest Friday in connection with the 2018 Henderson County shooting deaths of a father and daughter.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The shooting at Brown University and the deaths of two students that resulted will remain seared into the minds of Rhode Islanders for some time.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Advertisement What makes these cuts particularly remarkable is that on May 14, 2025, the Division of Overdose Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had announced, based on provisional data, that the number of overdose deaths in 2024 had dropped 27%.
—Charles Lebaron, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Although Uber doesn't have data posted specifically on attacks against drivers, their latest data regarding assault deaths shows violence is up 96%.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Tehran's crackdown on the demonstrations has also led to more than 500 deaths, human rights groups said.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Their son Nick, 32, was charged in connection with their deaths.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The couple’s son, Nick, has been arrested in connection with their deaths.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Officials made an arrest Friday in connection with the 2018 Henderson County shooting deaths of a father and daughter.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The shooting at Brown University and the deaths of two students that resulted will remain seared into the minds of Rhode Islanders for some time.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deaths
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 2025
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The mission, the fourth of 2025, would also be Starship's first flight since May 27 amid a year plagued by explosive demises for the vehicle.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The grant terminations are also hitting nonprofit groups in Illinois, with leaders of those groups saying the cuts could mean fewer services in Illinois for people struggling with homelessness, substance use disorders and fewer prevention and training programs related to mental health.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Workers who opposed the harassment allegedly faced retaliation, including terminations, changes in job duties and transfers, the lawsuit said.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The soggy weather is expected to continue through Tuesday with the heaviest downfalls tapering off by midday Monday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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With a resurgence happening, Schoen's downfalls are becoming more apparent.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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There were massacres, suppression of speech, banning of political opposition, closing of non-Islamist press, jailing of opponents and public executions of political and religious enemies.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Israel is similarly concerned that Sharaa continues to be inspired by Islamic extremism and reports of ethnic minority massacres within the country.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
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Instead of revealing the tally of the jury votes on the island, final players would have to wait to learn their fates months later, when the show aired.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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To the seats at the tables where so many decisions are made — decisions that dominate our days and dictate our health and determine our fates.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hands-down one of the most disgusting movies ever made (a compliment), the film finds the indefatigable slasher, who was decapitated at the end of Terrifier 2, reattaching his head and commencing his ritual slaughters.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Two widows cashing out after their husband’s untimely and suspicious passings.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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The recent, tragic passings of Benjamin Kelly, James Maldonado, Christian Collado, and now another man — all in one month — are not isolated incidents.—
Darren Mack,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Caruso said the ruins should be torn down.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the ruins of the kitchen sat two cast-iron Le Creuset stew pots — the only survivors.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Deaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deaths. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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