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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Recent Examples of dying
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Marianne Matzo, PhD, the education director at Everyone Dies, a non-profit that provides public education regarding serious illness, dying, death and bereavement, says this longevity requires a cultural shift.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
One taught me about living and dying; the other taught me about envy and regret.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Before dying under the weight of the boulder, the spell caster cursed the princess, her family, and the city.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Until about a decade ago, someone there was dying from the heat every three years.
—Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
For these women, walking just 4,000 steps one day a week was enough to start seeing a decline in likelihood of dying or developing heart disease over the course of the study.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Her coworkers are waiting this morning, with lattes, dying to hear every detail.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
In a 2021 incident, Asheville Watchdog reported, a female patient was found dying on the floor of her hospital room.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Away from the ship, Barton was spending much of her time in a warehouse called Los Fosos, four long buildings housing hundreds of reconcentrados who were dying so quickly their graves went unnamed.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
So, to find out if this is the cause, to verify the infection, go outside to your tree, and cut into the light-colored sapwood of a dying branch, and look for greenish-black streaks and discoloration.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Fabrics were dyed with the mill’s Eco Zero dying process, a rope-dyeing process that cuts water usage by up to 93 percent, electricity consumption by up to 72 percent, greenhouse gas emissions by 82 percent, and chemical use by 24 percent compared to traditional methods.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Marianne Matzo, PhD, the education director at Everyone Dies, a non-profit that provides public education regarding serious illness, dying, death and bereavement, says this longevity requires a cultural shift.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
One taught me about living and dying; the other taught me about envy and regret.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
His goal to seal the win against Italy — a lung-busting run and cultured finish in the dying moments — helped to illustrate the impressive engine at the heart of Cremaschi’s game.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Before dying under the weight of the boulder, the spell caster cursed the princess, her family, and the city.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Until about a decade ago, someone there was dying from the heat every three years.
—Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
For these women, walking just 4,000 steps one day a week was enough to start seeing a decline in likelihood of dying or developing heart disease over the course of the study.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Her coworkers are waiting this morning, with lattes, dying to hear every detail.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
In a 2021 incident, Asheville Watchdog reported, a female patient was found dying on the floor of her hospital room.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Away from the ship, Barton was spending much of her time in a warehouse called Los Fosos, four long buildings housing hundreds of reconcentrados who were dying so quickly their graves went unnamed.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
So, to find out if this is the cause, to verify the infection, go outside to your tree, and cut into the light-colored sapwood of a dying branch, and look for greenish-black streaks and discoloration.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
Adjective
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Empty cans of alcoholic seltzers and a cigarette carton littered the floor beside the fallen balcony.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her hero, Vernon, is a fallen Gen-Xer trying to survive it all—and the book is critical of his generation’s hypocrisies.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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The boys didn't always survive their adventures, with one perishing from a snake bite and another drowning in a Bolivian flood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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The game marked the NBA’s formal return to NBC, ending a hiatus of 8,532 days since the last time an American pro basketball game that counts was broadcast on the network.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The partnership with Sephora marked Rhode’s first foray into retail, with net sales topping $212 million in the 12 months ending March 31.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Leafs chased the Kraken around the Toronto zone for extended periods, failing to control play as Stolarz tried and mostly excelled in keeping his team in it.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The prince was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein's victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Scholtes, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and one count of intentional child abuse likely to cause death or serious physical injury in the July 9, 2024 death of his 2-year-old daughter, according to the Pima County Attorney's Office.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Of course, deportation or removal from the United States isn’t the same as death; Rubio’s unilateral visa revocation isn’t the same as the proscription.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was declared deceased after being taken to a local hospital, per the outlets.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Orchids need more of a trim to remove dead or spent leaves and flowers to prevent diseases and pests, maintain size, and encourage new blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This just makes the upcoming six-game homestand critical for the Wild in not falling too far behind in the Western Conference.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time since December 2024 last month, experts projected that rates would continue falling—even if ever so slightly.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The metro Detroit rallies have advocated for causes including stopping immigration crackdowns, stopping authoritarianism, health care, maintaining a positive relationship with Canada amid tariffs, declaring Detroit a sanctuary city, stopping deaths in Gaza and more.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nihi has 25 of Sumba’s beloved sandalwood horses, released from their stable once a day to run free through the shallows, stopping to roll around in the sand and nip at each other.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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