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
Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 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
At Aiwayu in nearby Ikeda, husband-and-wife designer duo Kazuya and Miki Nohara run workshops allowing guests to learn the intensive process of indigo dying.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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
The vet appointment eased the owner's stress, as Poppy was not having a seizure or dying.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The story takes place at a grand country house where the guests have an unfortunate habit of dying, or nearly dying, under seemingly unrelated circumstances.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Back in 1961, residents of Capitola woke up to find that hordes of black seabirds were slamming into cars, windows and people's homes and dying.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
In fact, those who receive a whole-body radiation dose equal to 4 grays, have a 50% chance of dying within 60 days if untreated.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
With the hype of Bridgerton Season 4 in full swing, many fans of the Netflix series are dying to know which Bridgerton will fall in love for Season 5.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
When a guest ends up actually dying, fingers are pointed among the group of friends, and Detective Blanc goes about trying to solve the murder.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
At the same time, homeless Californians are in much poorer health and are dying earlier than the general population.
—Cal Matters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Researchers found that the chance of dying from cancer among cancer survivors was higher among people who’d had COVID, especially in the year after being infected.
—Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Still a work in progress, but also a person not willing to go gently into the dying light.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
His son dying, then his wife leaving him, his former colleagues would say, shaking their heads.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 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
In addition to bringing medical care to remote mountain villages half a world away, Halifax has ministered to the dying in hospice, worked with the homeless in New Mexico, cared for prisoners on death row, and led countless protests for peace.
—Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 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
At Aiwayu in nearby Ikeda, husband-and-wife designer duo Kazuya and Miki Nohara run workshops allowing guests to learn the intensive process of indigo dying.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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
The vet appointment eased the owner's stress, as Poppy was not having a seizure or dying.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The story takes place at a grand country house where the guests have an unfortunate habit of dying, or nearly dying, under seemingly unrelated circumstances.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Back in 1961, residents of Capitola woke up to find that hordes of black seabirds were slamming into cars, windows and people's homes and dying.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
The story follows an estranged son who returns to his remote village to care for his dying father, only to uncover that his bloodline is bound by an old pact with a demonic Djinn.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
In fact, those who receive a whole-body radiation dose equal to 4 grays, have a 50% chance of dying within 60 days if untreated.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
With the hype of Bridgerton Season 4 in full swing, many fans of the Netflix series are dying to know which Bridgerton will fall in love for Season 5.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
When a guest ends up actually dying, fingers are pointed among the group of friends, and Detective Blanc goes about trying to solve the murder.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
At the same time, homeless Californians are in much poorer health and are dying earlier than the general population.
—Cal Matters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Researchers found that the chance of dying from cancer among cancer survivors was higher among people who’d had COVID, especially in the year after being infected.
—Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Still a work in progress, but also a person not willing to go gently into the dying light.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
His son dying, then his wife leaving him, his former colleagues would say, shaking their heads.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
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The standoff comes after federal ICE agents shot and killed Pretti, an American citizen and nurse who attempted to help a fallen woman during an ICE operation in Minneapolis.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The plaza, covered in grass and fallen leaves, served as a stage for protest speakers since the weekend’s winter storm left the concrete in front of City Hall’s doors coated with ice.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The preliminary cause of death was multiple sharp-force injuries.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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He was condemned for the April 1998 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend, Glenda Dennise Hayslip, 39, and her new boyfriend, Darren Keith Cain, 30, at the woman's suburban Houston apartment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Dec. 2025
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Many researchers also hypothesize that aviation trailblazer Earhart did not crash her plane at sea, but instead landed and was stranded on Nikumaroro Island, later perishing there.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash As the Flynn family fractures under the strain of a failing open marriage and three daughters spiraling into dangerous secrets, their small coastal town is quietly dominated by a powerful shipping magnate no one dares to question.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Increasingly, schools in California excessively coddle students by neglecting to impose penalties for late work, eliminating the possibility for a failing grade, and unlimited opportunities to redo exams and assignments.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The first raid left 30 insurgents dead in Panjgur district in Balochistan province, according to a military statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Then use dead leaves, small boughs, or wood chips to fill in open spaces and make the bottom layer roughly level with the stump.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The demise of the Mercedes and the investigations that followed generated reams of paperwork, which now told Dooley the rest of the story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Since the demise of the deputy executive director, New Jersey has, by informal agreement, selected the chairman of the Port’s board.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But absent any concerning signs that the labor market is falling a cliff, the Fed will also likely turn to inflation data for the cue on when to lower rates again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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But their story appears to be falling apart.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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