DIES Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

dies

verb

present tense third-person singular of die

as in perishes

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

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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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starts (up)

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Recent Examples of dies When Henry Dashwood dies, his wife (Caitríona Balfe) and three daughters are left with an inheritance of just £500 a year. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026 In this Dutch drama series based on Noort’s bestselling novel, four rich and glamorous couples are living the dream—until one of them dies in a mysterious house fire. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026 Basehart’s character dies in the first episode, but his voice is heard in the opening narration throughout the series. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026 The artwork is crafted in the shape of a phoenix, an immortal, mythological bird that dies in flames before being reborn from the ashes. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 Rubs are typically made on saplings 1 to 3 inches in diameter; the tree typically dies since its bark is often slashed away completely around its trunk. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 The use of bronze dies in extrusion presses also produces noodles with rough, porous surfaces that better absorb sauce and enhance the texture and flavor of pasta dishes. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026 When the first frosts hit, the plant dies back and the leaves and stems turn a brownish purple. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 Gloria Steinem, voice for women's rights, dies Gloria Steinem, the journalist and activist who became one of the leading voices of the women’s liberation movement of the 1970s, has died. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies

Verb

In The Children, sister and brother Guinevere and Ennis grow up under the shadow of their mother, Edith Sharpe, whose Ninth City children’s book series transfixes the world until Edith perishes in a mysterious fire in Vermont.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.

— Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Dec. 2025

Definition of perishes

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If all else fails, go limp and curl up into the fetal position, protecting your head and core with your arms and legs.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Whichever team fails to take the division may land on the outside of the playoff picture, so Houston still has plenty to play for.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of fails

Verb

Saccharide is a carbohydrate made of sugars, and the Aries season falls between late March and early April.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Companies should examine the economics more closely when a category of loss occurs regularly, remains relatively stable and falls within an amount the organization can comfortably absorb.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of succumbs

Verb

Then a supplier’s API certificate expires overnight, a core system loses its data feed and the business stops for half a day.

— Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The supervisor will weigh in on a new groundwater management plan to implement when the county’s current moratorium on new wells expires next year.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026