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
Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
But the dying throws a wrench into it.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Goro’s show, which Tomoki interrupts whenever the mood strikes, maintains that only the dying are sensitive enough to appreciate the full scope of life’s beauty, and that message naturally resonates with the ethos of Marie-Lou’s approach to eldercare.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
At one point, his condition seemed so dire that a priest was called to provide Giuliani his last rites, a Catholic sacrament often administered to the dying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Instead of risking your battery dying, opt for a compact, cordless phone charger.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Domestic violence suspect crashes, dies while fleeing police A man suspected in a domestic violence incident Friday morning in Plymouth led police on a brief chase on Route 3 before ultimately crashing his car into another vehicle and dying.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Music, food, ie-dying, a spring ephemeral walk and introduction to environmental volunteering will be available.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Torie Bosch, STAT, 3 June 2026
Their mother, whom Jerry has been looking after, is dying, and there are medical bills that need to be straightened out.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Even in her dying days, Sylvie refuses to open a last letter from her daughter.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The results also point to a broader cosmic cycle of destruction and creation, in which shockwaves from dying stars help shape the environments where new stars are born.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Tragically, this has been the fantasy of a dying woman.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
Marsh and Christopher Bozeka as Piangi provide the comic relief as the bumbling opera couple, Carlotta dying to reclaim her opera crown, and Piangi literally falling flat as the out–of-place male lead.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Knowing that there's no escape, Laurie makes her way to the roof of her home, ties a rope around her neck, and flings herself off the ledge, dying instantly.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The explosive accusations are the latest chapter in a saga in which Hawthorne, a 135-year-old institution in Stickney just outside Chicago, is trying to restructure its debt and save dozens of jobs while working to rescue the state’s dying horse racing industry.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 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 imprecision in his birthdate, which differs from the singularness in the date of his death, feels like an open wound where the dying is more certain than the living.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
But the dying throws a wrench into it.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Goro’s show, which Tomoki interrupts whenever the mood strikes, maintains that only the dying are sensitive enough to appreciate the full scope of life’s beauty, and that message naturally resonates with the ethos of Marie-Lou’s approach to eldercare.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
At one point, his condition seemed so dire that a priest was called to provide Giuliani his last rites, a Catholic sacrament often administered to the dying.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Instead of risking your battery dying, opt for a compact, cordless phone charger.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Domestic violence suspect crashes, dies while fleeing police A man suspected in a domestic violence incident Friday morning in Plymouth led police on a brief chase on Route 3 before ultimately crashing his car into another vehicle and dying.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Music, food, ie-dying, a spring ephemeral walk and introduction to environmental volunteering will be available.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Far from being a dying way of life, as many people think, the Amish population is growing rapidly — doubling roughly every 20 years.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 3 June 2026
Their mother, whom Jerry has been looking after, is dying, and there are medical bills that need to be straightened out.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Even in her dying days, Sylvie refuses to open a last letter from her daughter.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The results also point to a broader cosmic cycle of destruction and creation, in which shockwaves from dying stars help shape the environments where new stars are born.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Tragically, this has been the fantasy of a dying woman.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
Marsh and Christopher Bozeka as Piangi provide the comic relief as the bumbling opera couple, Carlotta dying to reclaim her opera crown, and Piangi literally falling flat as the out–of-place male lead.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Knowing that there's no escape, Laurie makes her way to the roof of her home, ties a rope around her neck, and flings herself off the ledge, dying instantly.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The explosive accusations are the latest chapter in a saga in which Hawthorne, a 135-year-old institution in Stickney just outside Chicago, is trying to restructure its debt and save dozens of jobs while working to rescue the state’s dying horse racing industry.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
Adjective
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Outside his job, Kilduff volunteered for the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, first responders and the families of fallen heroes across the country.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Be sure to pick up fallen fruits, veggies, flowers, and branches, and clean up the bird seed under feeders, too.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Emergency responders say the toddler's death is a tragic reminder of how dangerous the water is, especially at this time of year when peak water flows are being recorded.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Leach's final coaching stop was at Mississippi State before his death in December 2022.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Authorities have publicly identified four people who lost their lives over the last week in San Diego County traffic crashes, with three of the victims perishing in head-on collisions in the eastern reaches of the region.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Rasmus Hojlund confirmed last month that Napoli’s qualification for the Champions League triggered a clause which will turn his loan deal permanent, ending a three-year spell as a United player.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Following an on-site inspection in November 2020, the South Coast AQMD cited GKN Aerospace in 2021 for failing to maintain required emission records for volatile organic compounds, which are gases emitted from paints, coatings and solvents.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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But, following a string of disappointing national-team performances, including failing to qualify for the 1958 World Cup and shocking losses to both the Soviet Union and North Korea at the 1966 edition, the league reinstated the ban.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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He was taken by paramedics to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Natalee was declared legally dead in January 2012 In September 2011, Natalee's father, Dave, filed a petition in Alabama probate court requesting that Natalee be declared legally dead.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The news of Stargate‘s demise was first reported by Variety.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Surely the demise of America’s most strident ideological foe, ten years after the humiliations of the Iranian hostage crisis, called for greater attention?—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Like India, Indonesia has been wrestling with a falling currency, and on May 20, the country's central bank raised its policy interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points.—
Sri Jegarajah,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anyone who likes keeping the balcony doors open at night and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves should enjoy the Ocean Rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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