as in fallen
nearly dead
we watered the dying plants just in time
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as in perishing
to stop living
the king died of old age after a long and fruitful reign
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as in ending
to come to an end
the storm died just as dawn was breaking over the horizon
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as in failing
to stop functioning
fortunately, when the engine died we were only two blocks from home
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as in death
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Recent Examples of dying
Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Today, international journalists are largely barred from Gaza, and their luxurious refuge from the dying and grieving has disappeared.
—Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Tens of thousands were instantly vaporized or killed in the immediate blast wave, with tens of thousands more dying of radiation sickness over the ensuing weeks and months.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
And the dying didn’t end with the flames.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Mollye Barrows, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Mason confirmed that Kirk was shot and taken to a hospital in a private vehicle before dying.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Before dying at age 15, he had been involved in several webpage and online projects for the church.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Now supposedly dying from some terminal illness, Julian has gone total hermit mode inside of his cluttered London apartment, where the walls are festooned with the relics of his success and the backrooms are a junk pile of painful memories.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
This disruption has led to koalas starving and, in some cases, dying as a result.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Being the daughter of a dying woman demands professional adult attire in an attempt to be respected, taken seriously.
—Lauren Morrow
september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
My friend who is dying, still in you.
—Jane Hirshfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
And in those years, 2007/8, there were lots of bands sprouting and then dying the next day, or resurfacing having mixed with other bands.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Among the many things the show has been credited for getting right is its nuanced depiction of death and dying.
—Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Today, international journalists are largely barred from Gaza, and their luxurious refuge from the dying and grieving has disappeared.
—Book Marks
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Tens of thousands were instantly vaporized or killed in the immediate blast wave, with tens of thousands more dying of radiation sickness over the ensuing weeks and months.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
And the dying didn’t end with the flames.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
She was intubated for nearly a week while medical staff at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola worked to save her, including repeatedly scrubbing and cleaning out her leg to remove any dying tissue.
—Mollye Barrows, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Mason confirmed that Kirk was shot and taken to a hospital in a private vehicle before dying.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Before dying at age 15, he had been involved in several webpage and online projects for the church.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Now supposedly dying from some terminal illness, Julian has gone total hermit mode inside of his cluttered London apartment, where the walls are festooned with the relics of his success and the backrooms are a junk pile of painful memories.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
This disruption has led to koalas starving and, in some cases, dying as a result.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Being the daughter of a dying woman demands professional adult attire in an attempt to be respected, taken seriously.
—Lauren Morrow
september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
My friend who is dying, still in you.
—Jane Hirshfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
And in those years, 2007/8, there were lots of bands sprouting and then dying the next day, or resurfacing having mixed with other bands.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
Adjective
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Wolf spiders prefer dark hiding places like piles of leaves or fallen logs.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Whether a storm, fallen tree, or power grid problem is to blame, having to toss food as a result is a pain for some and a significant financial burden for others.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The number of ski visits at domestic ski resorts climbed by nearly 13% in the year ending April 30 to 26 million, according to the China Ski Industry White Paper.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Last season, McCarthy was on the sideline with a season-ending meniscus injury suffered during preseason.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Jays left two runners in scoring position with no outs in the third, failing to push the ball out of the infield to earn a lead.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, the former fifth-round pick faded over his final couple of years in the Windy City, failing to reach 500 yards receiving in either 2022 or 2023.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leaders from around the world mourned the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated at a Utah university Wednesday.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement ‘This is war’ Several on the right have likened Kirk’s death to a declaration of war.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This would not be the first NFL opening weekend to stare fans dead in the eye and lie to them.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Captain John Boats out of Plymouth during a whale watch last August came across a dead basking shark that was being scavenged by five to six blue sharks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This can be something forceful falling or pressing on the toe or twisting it in an awkward manner.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Borrowers aged 18 to 29 are also falling 90 or more days late on auto loans faster than older borrowers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Estonia last month reported a Ukrainian drone crashing and exploding on its territory.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the Mets are instead crashing.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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