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
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
Three weeks later, on Thursday, Isidro Perez died in U.S. Immigration and Customs custody.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2025
It’s not known for bringing death, although about 420 of those 1.35 million die from it each year.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Verb
Of those deaths, the majority of firefighters died from a traumatic event related to their jobs, or a medical emergency.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
Three weeks later, on Thursday, Isidro Perez died in U.S. Immigration and Customs custody.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Noun
Toyota Industries, which founded Toyota Motor, produces a range of products including forklifts, engines, electronic components, and stamping dies.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2025
It’s not known for bringing death, although about 420 of those 1.35 million die from it each year.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die
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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
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Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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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
Verb
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Lin, its inventor, was born in 1895 in southern China during the tail end of a failing Qing dynasty.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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According to court documents obtained by the Charlotte Observer, the office found the commission failed to provide the bar with sufficient notice within five days of a April 30 deadline as required by the new statute before canceling the business’s ABC permits.—
Nora O’Neill
July 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 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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Last month, the Supreme Court allowed the administration to end the work permits and deportation protections of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans TPS recipients.—
June 27,
CBS News,
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
Verb
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This led to many deals that initially traded well but then crashed.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The Herons were the only MLS side to reach the knockout stages, with Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders crashing out in the group phase.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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 9 Jul. 2025.
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