1
as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
inherited all of the estate upon the sudden demise of his grandfather
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2
as in terminations
the act of ceasing to exist
the gradual demise of the Roman Empire over the course of several centuries
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as in downfalls
a loss of status
after her demise as the doyenne of New York society, the mere mention of her name was regarded as a faux pas
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as in dies
to stop living
our much beloved, recently demised leader
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Recent Examples of demises
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
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
But a good time in enviable vacation spots is guaranteed, with ghoulish demises for many principal figures here served up like caviar on sashimi.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
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
But a good time in enviable vacation spots is guaranteed, with ghoulish demises for many principal figures here served up like caviar on sashimi.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demises
Noun
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Iran’s leadership will be looking for something that goes beyond its previous retaliatory strikes – and that likely means American deaths.—
Javed Ali,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Beyond increasing instability and deaths across the region, energy experts warn that the escalating conflict could also sharply increase oil prices across the world.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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UConn has lost $41 million from research grant terminations and unexpected non-renewals, said Lindsay DiStefano, interim vice president of research.—
Sara Bedigian,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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In addition to dozens of lawsuits filed against the administration by states, many other grant recipients are challenging the terminations, said Jillian Blanchard, a vice president at the nonprofit Lawyers 4 Good Government.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 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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When their son Hamnet dies suddenly, Agnes and William are thrown into unimaginable grief, which the Bard then channels into arguably the most influential play of all time.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2026
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For every elderly Eastern European resident who dies or moves out, a Latin takes his place.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The greatness of the city would be measured by the fates of the least among them.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Please note that spoilers about Dunk’s and Egg’s futures do have pretty big implications, though their eventual fates do not come into play in the second or third novellas aside from some prophetic hints, and their role in Westerosi history was already well established ahead of Game of Thrones.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The drama that sometimes follows their dissolutions speaks to a broader uncertainty in the air about how gay couples should be.—
Paul McAdory,
Them.,
9 Dec. 2025
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Apollo and other private equity firms are facing a variety of setbacks as of late, including declining returns, longer holding periods and investment exit concerns against a challenging backdrop for fundraising.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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The 12-day barrage came on the back of a series of setbacks for Iran’s leaders, including the crippling of its regional allies Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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The joyous gallows humor and horror-movie commentary of old are gone, and some inspired working-in of new technology falls apart.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The city cannot gamble with our care by pushing us onto a new plan that falls short for people it was supposed to protect.—
MaryAnn Berto,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Demises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demises. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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