GAVE UP THE GHOST Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

gave up the ghost

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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 property was later owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who bought it in 2000 and added several structures.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
But for now, Sharswood is serving the purpose Fred bought it for in the first place.

— Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

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