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
The pair is forced to live in their pool house while renting out their house, and the tension only increases when Moon’s lover and TV husband dies and her TV son (Stevie’s crush) arrives for the funeral.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The show lives and dies on these brothers, their relationship with each other, and, of course, their indomitable Auntie Lucky, played to perfection by Poorna Jagannathan.
—Michelle Nader, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
The pathogen has been known to cause necrosis—when cell or body tissue dies prematurely—and death.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
Sadly, Nick dies in a tragic car accident in the penultimate episode of The Four Seasons Season 1, leaving behind a group of devastated friends and family members, including Ginny, who is revealed to be pregnant in the season finale.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Here’s what experts say ‘Survivor’s penalty’ can affect retirees after a spouse dies.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 May 2026
If a first responder dies in the line of duty, their family is eligible for 100% of their base pay.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Who dies during the showdown at Sam's house?
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The show lives and dies on these brothers, their relationship with each other, and, of course, their indomitable Auntie Lucky, played to perfection by Poorna Jagannathan.
—Michelle Nader, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
The pathogen has been known to cause necrosis—when cell or body tissue dies prematurely—and death.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
Sadly, Nick dies in a tragic car accident in the penultimate episode of The Four Seasons Season 1, leaving behind a group of devastated friends and family members, including Ginny, who is revealed to be pregnant in the season finale.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Here’s what experts say ‘Survivor’s penalty’ can affect retirees after a spouse dies.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 May 2026
If a first responder dies in the line of duty, their family is eligible for 100% of their base pay.
—Louisa Moller, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Who dies during the showdown at Sam's house?
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies
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Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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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 city’s easy-to-use tram system has stops just two blocks away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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The project honors Monroe, but sees her, first and almost exclusively, as a victim, one who Eddie Redmayne’s gentle production assistant tries and fails to save.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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If, however, the discount fails to attract more customers, the retailer stands to lose money.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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And as if managing the spotlight and headlines weren’t enough, Austin trips and falls right in front of Diego Cruz, his attractive, flirty rival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But the proud born-again evangelical is channeling the zeal of an old-fashioned tent revival, even if some of his rhetoric falls far outside the bounds of the Good Book.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Voting for the mall ends June 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Fans who fear Major League Baseball is headed toward a work stoppage because the collective-bargaining agreement ends later this year could not have liked the events of the past week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Chip manufacturers are conservative about increasing production since they may be left holding the bill if demand crashes in the future.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Fatal bicycle crashes in recent years have heightened concerns among bike safety advocates about the need for improved bicycle safety infrastructure in the south and southwest suburban region.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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How to Tackle Lawn Fungus Whether or not your lawn succumbs to a fungal disease is not entirely within your control.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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In the May 10 episode of Marshals, Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) lose another of their former Navy SEAL teammates, as Garrett (Riley Green) succumbs to his injuries from a fire.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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State law requires a special election the following November to elect a successor to complete the rest of Klobuchar’s current six-year term, which expires in 2030.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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With club captain Dani Carvajal leaving as his contract expires, Madrid will lose their captain for the sixth season in a row — following the exits of Ramos (2021), Marcelo (2022), Karim Benzema (2023) Nacho (2024, when Toni Kroos left, too) and Luka Modric (2025, when Lucas Vazquez also departed).—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Dies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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