as in fallen
nearly dead
we watered the dying plants just in time
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as in death
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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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Recent Examples of dying
Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Video footage taken in the aftermath of two people being ejected from a boat off Key Biscayne Saturday morning, with one dying, shows the twin-engine center console spinning in circles before marine patrol officers brought the unmanned vessel under control.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
What young patients really need from psychiatrists, Neuvel believes, isn’t help with dying but reasons to keep living.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
The movie features the Texan actor as the real-life rodeo cowboy dying of AIDS who brought experimental drugs from across the border to fellow patients in desperate need of hope.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The candlelit walk down the aisle…I’m dying!
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Jill’s mission is to ease the passage of the dying into being dead, even people like Boone, who have worked to suppress the development and dissemination of climate change science, leading to a likely environmental apocalypse.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The inspector found a dying roach near the mop sink and the outside dumpster lid was left open.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
Supporters cite stories like Deb Robertson’s and families traveling for aid-in-dying, saying the law lets terminally ill Illinoisans make personal end-of-life choices without government interference.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The tiny island of Lampedusa is the main entry point to Europe for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa, with thousands dying during the perilous journey.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Kings also went away empty-handed on Adrian Kempe’s last-ditch drive to the net in the dying embers of overtime.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
The dog became a beloved member of their family and lived for a decade before dying in 2018.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
University of Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder drove with twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system prior to dying in a rollover crash last month.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
If the toilet breaks on the way to Mars, there is a non-zero chance the crew is dying.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
For the Romans, dying on a cross was the most agonizing and humiliating method of death imaginable.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Concord police said a physical altercation involving several adults, near an elementary school, ended with a man dying Wednesday evening.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Noun
The only reprieve, a narrow window of time after the dose wore off and before the dying began.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Video footage taken in the aftermath of two people being ejected from a boat off Key Biscayne Saturday morning, with one dying, shows the twin-engine center console spinning in circles before marine patrol officers brought the unmanned vessel under control.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
What young patients really need from psychiatrists, Neuvel believes, isn’t help with dying but reasons to keep living.
—Charles Lane, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
The movie features the Texan actor as the real-life rodeo cowboy dying of AIDS who brought experimental drugs from across the border to fellow patients in desperate need of hope.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The candlelit walk down the aisle…I’m dying!
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Jill’s mission is to ease the passage of the dying into being dead, even people like Boone, who have worked to suppress the development and dissemination of climate change science, leading to a likely environmental apocalypse.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The inspector found a dying roach near the mop sink and the outside dumpster lid was left open.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025
Supporters cite stories like Deb Robertson’s and families traveling for aid-in-dying, saying the law lets terminally ill Illinoisans make personal end-of-life choices without government interference.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
For a moment after Hoefs made the motion, there was silence and a mention of the motion dying before commissioner Kevin Watson seconded it.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The tiny island of Lampedusa is the main entry point to Europe for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa, with thousands dying during the perilous journey.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Kings also went away empty-handed on Adrian Kempe’s last-ditch drive to the net in the dying embers of overtime.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
The dog became a beloved member of their family and lived for a decade before dying in 2018.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
University of Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder drove with twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system prior to dying in a rollover crash last month.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
If the toilet breaks on the way to Mars, there is a non-zero chance the crew is dying.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
For the Romans, dying on a cross was the most agonizing and humiliating method of death imaginable.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Concord police said a physical altercation involving several adults, near an elementary school, ended with a man dying Wednesday evening.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
Adjective
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Brian Dennehy embodied him as a kind of fallen giant, a weary figure worn down on the turntable of life.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Keeping in mind the teams wrap up the series Wednesday afternoon at Fenway, the Red Sox should be extremely grateful to get out of Tuesday’s game without needing to pull Contreras off some fallen Brewer.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In their affidavit filed in court, officers paint Watson’s death as a drug deal gone wrong.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her death is being investigated as a homicide.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the Tribune cannot find the story in the tragic events of a young, dedicated firefighter perishing in an arson fire while searching for victims to rescue, maybe leave this story for the journalists who managed to treat the victims of this story with dignity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, Richey escaped any further damage with an inning-ending strikeout.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This one, coming off the back of two hugely disappointing, trophy-ending, and potentially derailing defeats, was one of their best of the season.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers.—
David Wilson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For whatever sprinkling of sociopathy that Quinn might have, seeing her dead best friend’s daughter, who looks just like her best friend, standing in front of her cracks through a little bit.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both Kardashian and Odom open up in the episode about the demise of their relationship while the reality star was attempting to help Odom recover.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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When science said dinosaurs were pea-brained and cold-blooded, humans took their demise as proof of the superiority of warm, clever mammals.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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