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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2
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
San Diego County has a lengthy history of jail deaths, although the rate has declined in recent years under Sheriff Kelly Martinez.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For members of Congress, the moment underscored how marginal a role Congress has been able to play in a war that, two weeks in, has spread into more than a dozen neighboring countries, led to the deaths of at least 13 American service members and cost billions of dollars.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Producers expanded the in memoriam segment following a year that featured the deaths of so many Hollywood legends, including Keaton, Robert Duvall and Redford.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
After a number of deaths in the last five years, only 12 men remain alive from that team.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Their deaths this past week have affected many of them.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
In the 2025 calendar year, ICE reported 33 deaths of individuals in custody, the highest in over two decades.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Contrary to what some may claim, California’s decline in overdose deaths is not the byproduct of drug arrests and harsh penalties.
—Grey Gardner, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Scream is so fun, but the deaths are so brutal, especially that.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For members of Congress, the moment underscored how marginal a role Congress has been able to play in a war that, two weeks in, has spread into more than a dozen neighboring countries, led to the deaths of at least 13 American service members and cost billions of dollars.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Producers expanded the in memoriam segment following a year that featured the deaths of so many Hollywood legends, including Keaton, Robert Duvall and Redford.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
After a number of deaths in the last five years, only 12 men remain alive from that team.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Their deaths this past week have affected many of them.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
In the 2025 calendar year, ICE reported 33 deaths of individuals in custody, the highest in over two decades.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Contrary to what some may claim, California’s decline in overdose deaths is not the byproduct of drug arrests and harsh penalties.
—Grey Gardner, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Scream is so fun, but the deaths are so brutal, especially that.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 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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Since their terminations, both former agents have struggled to find new jobs, the suit said.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The terminations followed an announcement at the January meeting that the HOA board had agreed to a $900,000 settlement in a 2024 class action lawsuit filed on behalf of association hourly employees.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lushly photographed and boosted by a few killer tracks, Daisy Jones & the Six delivers the lurid delights and downfalls of a satisfying behind-the-music tale.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now, as crypto analysts speculate whether further downfalls are in Bitcoin’s future, crypto bros are struggling to maintain a cohesive narrative in the face of such epic volatility.—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 29,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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The protests that started on December 28, 2025, and reached their intensity on January 8 and 9, were answered with what is thought to have been massacres of thousands of protesters, including children.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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But then the day that this film got to the peak of its accolades and recognition in the world was exactly the peak of the massacres happening in Iran.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The next month will help determine the fates of dozens of star college players — and the future of teams such as the Chicago Bulls.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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At its best, the scientific method consigns the worst fates that befall humans (debilitating illnesses, devastating diseases) to history.—
Noubar Afeyan,
Time,
9 Mar. 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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What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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When annual results are compiled each January, winners tend to be amateur grim reapers who predicted a mix of shocking young deaths and the passings of anyone over 90.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Over time, the outside area became filled with detritus, including pieces of ruins, and overgrown with weeds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Al-Shalchi says many buildings, including homes and schools, lie in ruins from Israeli airstrikes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Deaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deaths. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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