died (down)

past tense of die (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for died (down)
Verb
  • The conditions were wet and and slippery at first, but the rain appears to have tapered off now.
    NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • And several of the unflattering stats have tapered off a ton this last year, including sacks taken (27 in 2025, down from 62 in 2023).
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • According to the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County, Gaeta drove 371 feet during those 5 seconds and only decreased speed from 53mph to 47mph.
    CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Trump’s critics, especially in Israel, worry that the agreement effectively allows Iran to repair a proxy force diminished by months of Israeli pummeling.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Alannah’s presence on Season 8 of Love Island USA was heavily diminished following her first appearance.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
    Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • Spoofing has subsided noticeably in recent days.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Earlier models showed the potential for another tornado outbreak in the Chicago area less than a week after 13 tornado touchdowns were confirmed in the south and southwest suburbs and Northwest Indiana, but a cold front has lessened the threat and pushed it further south.
    Laura Bannon, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • But having agreed a 12-month extension for Schar — the 34-year-old has accepted a reduced salary and is willing to take on more of a backup role, having missed the second half of 2025-26 due to injury — the need to acquire a promising defender has lessened.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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“Died (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/died%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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