GAVE UP THE GHOST Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

gave up the ghost

phrase

past tense of give up the ghost

as in died

to stop living Her estranged sister gave up the ghost years ago.

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bought it

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The current owners bought it in 2019 and carried out a back-to-brick renovation, replacing the mechanical and electrical systems and installing underfloor heating throughout.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
Even when off-the-shelf software fit badly, most companies still bought it because the alternative was too expensive to justify.

— Andrew Siemer, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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