1
as in perishes
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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2
as in stops
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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as in fails
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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Recent Examples of dies
Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.
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Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince William reportedly has plans for that, though perhaps the bigger obstacle that remains is what happens when King Charles dies.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
When Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies — the whispers about the Thrashers begin.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
After Robbie dies in Episode 6, Maeve finds herself at a standstill in processing the loss of her uncle, while also simultaneously figuring out how to survive with her niece and nephew after Robbie’s death.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Robert’s dies, but Alfred’s, Sarah (Rebecca Hall), flourishes.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
In episode six, Robbie dies in the midst of a violent confrontation with the Dark Hearts, leaving his children in the care of his 21-year-old niece, Maeve (Emilia Jones).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
After President Rayburn dies, Grace assumes the presidency.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince William reportedly has plans for that, though perhaps the bigger obstacle that remains is what happens when King Charles dies.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
When Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies — the whispers about the Thrashers begin.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
After Robbie dies in Episode 6, Maeve finds herself at a standstill in processing the loss of her uncle, while also simultaneously figuring out how to survive with her niece and nephew after Robbie’s death.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Robert’s dies, but Alfred’s, Sarah (Rebecca Hall), flourishes.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
In episode six, Robbie dies in the midst of a violent confrontation with the Dark Hearts, leaving his children in the care of his 21-year-old niece, Maeve (Emilia Jones).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
After President Rayburn dies, Grace assumes the presidency.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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The first death happens when the heart stops beating and the brain stops working.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film has played HorrorHound, Cinema Scares and Bloody Mirror, with more festival stops on deck.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The defense also contends that Trump, as a public figure, must show actual malice—proof that the Journal knew its reporting was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth—and that the complaint fails to do so.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The latest changes—and what might come next Advertisement The 2025 civics test is similar to the 2020 one, except officers will only be required to ask questions until the applicant either passes or fails the test.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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For now, the burden largely falls on defendants — many still deep in addiction, many who are homeless — to find and secure treatment on their own.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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As another once-promising season falls apart, this time stamped out in stunningly emphatic fashion, a conversation that had only begun to percolate is now steaming hot.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Incumbent Eric Adams will serve the remainder of his term in office, which ends on December 31, 2025.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Waitsfield After passing through Hancock, Route 100 technically ends, but keep going for a few more miles on the Mad River Byway, which is also a part of the scenic byway.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The intense coddling and dysfunction within the family come to a head at the end of the show opener when a drunken Paul crashes a boat, killing his best friend’s girlfriend, Mallory (Madeline Popovich), and injuring all on board.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Send Help centers on co-workers Linda (McAdams) and Bradley (O’Brien), who find themselves as the only survivors on a deserted island after their plane crashes on the way to a company event.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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When Day succumbs to his wounds, Dusk seizes the vacuum, claiming Hari Seldon’s psychohistory crystal.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The licenses will be valid for up to one year unless the applicant’s visa expires sooner.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Extra financial help with premiums - in the form of enhanced tax credits - expires in December, and rates are going up.—
NPR,
NPR,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Dies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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