1
as in to perish
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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2
as in to stop
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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3
as in to fail
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of die
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 June 2025
The insects then fly all the way back in the fall to mate and die.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The card also has a thermal pad for interfacing with the GPU die, which changes phase from a solid to a liquid to support optimal heat exchange as temperatures increase.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Verb
Prosecutors alleged that Read hit O'Keefe with her car and left him to die.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 June 2025
The insects then fly all the way back in the fall to mate and die.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Noun
For some adults, watching a pet die illuminates their spiritual beliefs.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
The card also has a thermal pad for interfacing with the GPU die, which changes phase from a solid to a liquid to support optimal heat exchange as temperatures increase.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die
Verb
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a summer visitor, as was her late son John F. Kennedy Jr., who perished in a plane crash off the coast with his wife Carolyn Bessette and sister-in-law Lauren in 1999.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Hundreds of Israeli civilians were injured in Iranian attacks, many homes were destroyed, and a few dozen civilians were killed, including five who perished in an Iranian attack on Beersheba minutes before the cease-fire took effect.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Without any consequences, this autocratic politician will continue to push the limits of his authority beyond the breaking point until someone forces him to stop.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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The state will become the second following Utah to stop public utilities from fluoridating water.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The decline accelerated after reports indicated that Iran’s first attempt to retaliate by lobbing missiles toward a U.S. base in Qatar failed to cause any casualties.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Phoenix was unable to propel itself back to the NBA Finals, losing in the Western Conference semifinals during the 2022-23 season, being ousted in the first round in the 2023-24 season and failing to even make the postseason this year.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Monthly spending has also fallen by almost $20 year-over-year.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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However, that strategy could fall flat if Cuomo keeps his campaign alive.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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After a logistical snafu ends their initial meeting about Agnes’ thesis, Decker makes the casual suggestion that the makeup session be at his house near campus.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Despite stocks dipping slightly after President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would end all trade talks with Canada, the S&P 500 recovered to close at a record high -- 6,173.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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Shannon proved to be more ready as a rookie, scoring double figures in all five of his 20-minute games and then crashing the middle of the Western Conference finals with bursts of scoring.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Last October, two people in Boston were hurt when a drone hit a light pole and crashed during a Boston Celtics opening night watch party at City Hall Plaza.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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Most of the resulting plants succumbed to rust; the few that made it were crossed with one another to produce the next generation.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Don’t succumb to the urge to overfertilize, which leads to other problems. 4.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
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Messi left at the end of that season, his contract allowed to expire, while Neymar also departed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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But that’s because in the TCJA, many of the tax benefits for individuals were set to expire at the end of 2025, while the corporate tax breaks were largely permanent.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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