as in dead
no longer living
the kayaker's lifeless body was found just downstream of the rapids where he had capsized
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Recent Examples of lifeless
The Red Wings’ lifeless loss to the Rangers also clinched playoff spots for the Lightning and Buffalo Sabres, who snapped a 14-year post-season drought.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyone knows what happens — believing Juliet to be dead, Romeo takes actual poison and kills himself, causing Juliet to stab herself to death after waking up next to her lover’s lifeless corpse.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The lifeless body is being transported to legal medicine in Medellín for identification and recognition.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Carson's death came weeks before the lifeless body of 23-year-old Anthony Brown was pulled from the lake on March 21.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyone knows what happens — believing Juliet to be dead, Romeo takes actual poison and kills himself, causing Juliet to stab herself to death after waking up next to her lover’s lifeless corpse.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The lifeless body is being transported to legal medicine in Medellín for identification and recognition.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Carson's death came weeks before the lifeless body of 23-year-old Anthony Brown was pulled from the lake on March 21.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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For whatever sprinkling of sociopathy that Quinn might have, seeing her dead best friend’s daughter, who looks just like her best friend, standing in front of her cracks through a little bit.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such fallen pieces of history have enticed explorers and enthusiasts, some of whom have ventured into the depths to view them themselves — including Cameron.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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On the walk back to the inn, Henry veered off the trail to pick up a fallen branch, gray and forked with one crisp leaf clinging obstinately on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An adult male was found deceased, and officers located the child inside a bathroom at the airport, the outlets reported, citing authorities.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Over the last 20 or so years he has been estranged off and on from various family members, including our parents (now deceased), his children and me.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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