Synonyms of dies

dies

verb

present tense third-person singular of die

1

as in perishes

to stop living

the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perishes
• falls
• succumbs
• departs
• expires
• goes
• ends
• disappears
• exits
• fades
• croaks
• parts
• passes (on)
• drops
• buys it
• passes away
• deceases
• fails
• checks out
• kicks off
• steps out
• flatlines
• kicks in
• demises
• snuffs it
• pops off
• pegs out
• kicks the bucket
• gives up the ghost
• bites the dust
• conks (out)
• predeceases
• consumes
• dries up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lives
• breathes
• comes to
• lingers
• exists
• is
• revives
• thrives
• flourishes
• subsists
• prospers

2

as in stops

to come to an end

the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stops
• ends
• expires
• ceases
• halts
• concludes
• passes
• terminates
• goes
• finishes
• closes
• determines
• discontinues
• quits
• elapses
• breaks off
• lapses
• winds up
• stalls
• leaves off
• breaks up
• winks (out)
• stays
• lets up
• bites the dust
• pauses
• dead-ends
• suspends
• refrains (from)
• packs (up or in)
• breaks down
• cuts out
• lays off (of)
• gives over
• abates
• desists (from)
• knocks off
• conks (out)
• winds down
• peters (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• persists
• hangs on
• extends
• prolongs
• draws out
• protracts

3

as in fails

to stop functioning

fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fails
• crashes
• stalls
• breaks
• breaks down
• cuts out
• gives out
• wheezes
• sputters
• conks (out)
• fizzles
• jams
• malfunctions
• acts up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• starts (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dies

The funds, which are repaid when the homeowner dies or permanently moves out of the home, can also be used for virtually any purpose, including medical expenses, home improvements, debt repayment or supplementing retirement income. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Furthermore, if a woman’s legal husband dies, in most states she is entitled to a marital share of his assets, regardless of his will. —Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 June 2026

When a battery dies, the industry routinely tears it apart to access the parts that matter. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

But after Sophie’s father dies, she’s forced to become a maid herself by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026

If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role. —Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

The new Prime Video series is an adaptation of Carley Fortune's debut novel, Every Summer After, and follows childhood best friends-turned-first loves Percy (Sadie Soverall) and Sam (Matt Cornett), as they're brought back together after a decade apart when Sam's mom, Sue (Elisha Cuthbert), dies. —Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

When a whale dies, its body sinks to the ocean floor in a process called whale fall. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 June 2026

The job is largely ceremonial unless the governor leaves the state or dies in office. —Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026