1
as in perished
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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as in stopped
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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as in crashed
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of died
One of those rescued, a female landfill worker, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig.
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CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Josh's father Jay Cardiello announced his son's death in a social media post and shared that his son died while playing basketball.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The deadly shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in a residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis has brought back painful memories of another high-profile incident in which a civilian died at the hands of a law enforcement officer.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday released the identity of a man who recently died at Renville County Jail.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Paige later died in the hospital.
—Julia Coin
january 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
My grandmother, on the other hand, lived for another 25 years after her husband died—which meant my relationship with her extended well into my 30s.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Authorities have since confirmed that at least seven people have died and 11 others were injured in the crash.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2022, four people fell from the same cliffside, one of whom died, prompting warnings from officials about unstable ground.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Josh's father Jay Cardiello announced his son's death in a social media post and shared that his son died while playing basketball.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The deadly shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in a residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis has brought back painful memories of another high-profile incident in which a civilian died at the hands of a law enforcement officer.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday released the identity of a man who recently died at Renville County Jail.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Paige later died in the hospital.
—Julia Coin
january 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
My grandmother, on the other hand, lived for another 25 years after her husband died—which meant my relationship with her extended well into my 30s.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Authorities have since confirmed that at least seven people have died and 11 others were injured in the crash.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2022, four people fell from the same cliffside, one of whom died, prompting warnings from officials about unstable ground.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for died
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The faceless head of a man bobbing in the water recalls the countless Africans who perished during the perilous journey due to disease, malnourishment, and abuse, whose bodies were thrown overboard by unscrupulous ship captains and slavers to schools of sharks.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Six others on board also perished.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Toyota crashed, and the Charger sped away, according to court records.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The masked agent can be seen on video going to the scene where Good's car crashed into another, then walking away, getting into an SUV and leaving the area.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Royals are one of nine MLB teams that have ended deals with Main Street Sports this week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The French Revolution began in 1789, and tensions peaked with King Louis and Marie Antoinette’s failed escape attempt in 1791, which ultimately led to their execution in 1793.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Brown University shooting should be a wakeup call to college trustees and administrators, especially now that the US Department of Education will send a team of investigators to determine whether Brown failed to provide proper security before and after the shooting.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Done in by Immanuel Quickley burying a 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Hornets succumbed to the Toronto Raptors 97-96 at Spectrum Center on Wednesday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trim away any roots that have succumbed to root rot.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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Their contract expired in September 2024.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The judge noted that only Lively's team had filed a response and that the time to pursue the matter had expired.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Died.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/died. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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