as in inheritors
a person who has the right to inherit property
upon his death, Mr. Parkworth's property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters
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Recent Examples of heirs
Plus, most beneficiaries who inherit traditional retirement accounts must liquidate them within 10 years and withdrawals are taxed, but no Roth withdrawals, even by heirs, is ever taxed.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
What's next The SAFER Act would require states to leave unclaimed investments in place — rather than liquidating them — unless the owner is confirmed deceased with no heirs.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
A couple of wannabe heirs (James Corden and Jessica Gunning) hire a restoration specialist (Michaela Coel) to finish a series of paintings by their famous father (Ian McKellen), who wants nothing to do with them or the uncompleted works that would surely command an astronomical price tag.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Either way, trying to leave your home to multiple heirs may not be wise.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
This is part of a broader package to raise revenue across the state, and includes other bills such as a statewide progressive income tax, a statewide corporate tax, a capital gains tax, and an heirs tax.
—Diana Moreno, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death, his heirs continued to serve as kings for many generations (with many of them also named Aegon).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
In the years since, the collection has been subject to numerous claims from alleged heirs, including distant cousins and half-siblings, according to a 2024 report by El País.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The court oversees the collection of assets, the payment of debts and taxes, and the distribution of any remaining assets to heirs.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
What's next The SAFER Act would require states to leave unclaimed investments in place — rather than liquidating them — unless the owner is confirmed deceased with no heirs.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
A couple of wannabe heirs (James Corden and Jessica Gunning) hire a restoration specialist (Michaela Coel) to finish a series of paintings by their famous father (Ian McKellen), who wants nothing to do with them or the uncompleted works that would surely command an astronomical price tag.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Either way, trying to leave your home to multiple heirs may not be wise.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
This is part of a broader package to raise revenue across the state, and includes other bills such as a statewide progressive income tax, a statewide corporate tax, a capital gains tax, and an heirs tax.
—Diana Moreno, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death, his heirs continued to serve as kings for many generations (with many of them also named Aegon).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
In the years since, the collection has been subject to numerous claims from alleged heirs, including distant cousins and half-siblings, according to a 2024 report by El País.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The court oversees the collection of assets, the payment of debts and taxes, and the distribution of any remaining assets to heirs.
—Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirs
inheritors
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The same thing goes for the writers of the past, who speak through their inheritors.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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That leaves Oseguera’s cadre of regional commanders as the most likely inheritors of his drug empire.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Heirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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