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
When an individual dies, the body starts naturally decomposing almost immediately.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Much like a proper Neapolitan pizza lives or dies by its crust, great breakfast tacos depend on the quality of the tortilla.
—Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
This experience can be intensified when a public figure like Gene Hackman dies.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
And when a spouse dies, the surviving spouse at full retirement age can claim 100% of their spouse’s benefits — now, even if the surviving spouse has their own government pension.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Alma Elizabeth Meagher, family matriarch, dies The converted school opened as a theater in 1975 after Center Stage suffered a multi-alarm fire at its previous playhouse on East North Avenue in what had been an Oriole Cafeteria.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Kenneth Marshall, as he’s known, oversees a 3D cloning process wherein Robert Pattinon’s Mickey dies over and over while undertaking dangerous tasks needed to understand how life can be lived on this new planet, only to be regenerated again.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
Things move along, Mickey dies and dies and dies until, accidentally, he is somehow printed twice, and Mickey 18 comes into the picture, a person who sees things differently, wants a different life and serves as the flip side of Mickey 17’s conscience.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The end of season two left a few loose ends untied after Ashtray (Javon Walton) dies in a police shootout, after which his brother Fezco (Angus Cloud) is hauled out by officers.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Much like a proper Neapolitan pizza lives or dies by its crust, great breakfast tacos depend on the quality of the tortilla.
—Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
This experience can be intensified when a public figure like Gene Hackman dies.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
And when a spouse dies, the surviving spouse at full retirement age can claim 100% of their spouse’s benefits — now, even if the surviving spouse has their own government pension.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Alma Elizabeth Meagher, family matriarch, dies The converted school opened as a theater in 1975 after Center Stage suffered a multi-alarm fire at its previous playhouse on East North Avenue in what had been an Oriole Cafeteria.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Kenneth Marshall, as he’s known, oversees a 3D cloning process wherein Robert Pattinon’s Mickey dies over and over while undertaking dangerous tasks needed to understand how life can be lived on this new planet, only to be regenerated again.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
Things move along, Mickey dies and dies and dies until, accidentally, he is somehow printed twice, and Mickey 18 comes into the picture, a person who sees things differently, wants a different life and serves as the flip side of Mickey 17’s conscience.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The end of season two left a few loose ends untied after Ashtray (Javon Walton) dies in a police shootout, after which his brother Fezco (Angus Cloud) is hauled out by officers.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2025
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The continuing resolution also fails to fund the Toxic Exposure Fund, Mrvan said, which puts health care for veterans — especially those exposed to toxic burn pits, Agent Orange and radiation — at risk.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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All three would probably be gone if the club fails to reach the top four.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The parade then begins at the Basilica, runs through Savannah’s historic district, and ends near Forsyth Park.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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Waukegan’s balanced budget for the current fiscal year, which ends April 30, is $245 million.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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To add insult to injury, fresh speculation emerged over the future of club captain Virgil van Dijk, whose contract expires this summer.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Powell's term expires in 2026 but could be extended.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The latest trend poses that travelers only need to arrive at the airport 15 minutes before their flight departs and will still make it on board without issue — and without hanging around in the terminal for hours.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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When the train departs Livingston for Bozeman, Banner’s family are aboard, assisted by Spencer no less.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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The judiciary should act with resolve—now—to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tempers flare and stadiums erupt in this incredible tournament, that never ceases to entertain.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The same goes for fans, who root for the name on the front of the jerseys but have little time to bond with the guys filling them.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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What kind of preparation goes into that?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Dies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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