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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exanimate
Adjective
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Scotiabank Arena had become lifeless.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026 -
The girl’s body was found naked and lifeless by her mother.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Disinfect Surfaces Cold-causing viruses can survive on inanimate surface areas for hours.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Songbirds bond for seasons, octopuses defend their mates, and children shower their affection on inanimate plushies.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Exanimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exanimate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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