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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2
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
Joe Brandt, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Elevated sections followed by flat lines indicate the heart muscle is not getting enough blood flow and may be dying.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Cristian’s fixation on winning a vintage two-bit arcade game on the sidewalk not far from Olga’s home is a romantic touch that turns, briefly, surreal as Cristian mentally threads his experience with the game into his experience with his now certainly dying mother.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Intermediate black holes as cosmic middle men Supermassive black holes are thought to have masses millions or billions of times that of the sun, while stellar mass black holes, which form from dying massive stars, are thought to have masses from three to many hundreds of times the mass of the sun.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The play begins at Salieri’s end, the scene of a dying man fanning suspicions over his role in Mozart’s death.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In some regions, the global pattern of men dying earlier than women was virtually absent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
So what’s in store for us millennials and zillennials dying to throw it back to the aughts and tune in?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The least massive stars take an enormous amount of time to burn through their fuel, living as red dwarfs and dying as white dwarfs, before fading away to black after roughly a quadrillion years pass.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 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
Birds infected with the virus may exhibit symptoms common to colds and flu in humans or may have no apparent symptoms before dying from the disease.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Elevated sections followed by flat lines indicate the heart muscle is not getting enough blood flow and may be dying.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Cristian’s fixation on winning a vintage two-bit arcade game on the sidewalk not far from Olga’s home is a romantic touch that turns, briefly, surreal as Cristian mentally threads his experience with the game into his experience with his now certainly dying mother.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Intermediate black holes as cosmic middle men Supermassive black holes are thought to have masses millions or billions of times that of the sun, while stellar mass black holes, which form from dying massive stars, are thought to have masses from three to many hundreds of times the mass of the sun.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The play begins at Salieri’s end, the scene of a dying man fanning suspicions over his role in Mozart’s death.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In some regions, the global pattern of men dying earlier than women was virtually absent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
So what’s in store for us millennials and zillennials dying to throw it back to the aughts and tune in?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The least massive stars take an enormous amount of time to burn through their fuel, living as red dwarfs and dying as white dwarfs, before fading away to black after roughly a quadrillion years pass.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying
Adjective
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During his court appearance, the suspect wore the handcuffs that belonged to the fallen officer.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, fallen mulberries are messy, so avoid planting near sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The coroner said next of kin have been notified, and the cause and manner of death for each are pending autopsy results.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those who didn’t die onboard eventually tried to walk to across the frozen waters to mainland Canada, perishing on their journey.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Less than a year after ending a European tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are headed back out on the Land of Hope and Dreams American tour.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution detailed nine separate errors made by Plamberger during the climb—from failing to bring bivy gear to failing to abide by a reasonable turnaround time—which collectively suggest a charge of gross negligence.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When the smoke cleared, Luis, Kevin, and an innocent bystander, Miguel Angel Ramirez, were all dead.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bodies of the eight dead skiers remain on the icy mountainside because of the treacherous conditions, the sheriff’s department said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise .—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This network will undock from the orbiting lab before its demise, becoming the free-flying Axiom Station.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Dying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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