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
It was once believed to be completely lifeless due to crushing pressure, darkness, and freezing temperatures.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Another ended with lifeless bodies splayed out on the dance floor or slumped in their plates, their blood staining white tablecloths crimson.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
Sam discovers the thing crouched over his new friend’s lifeless body, seemingly feeding off him.
—ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Except this version of Miami does not feel completely lifeless offensively anymore in a 9-3 loss.
—Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Another ended with lifeless bodies splayed out on the dance floor or slumped in their plates, their blood staining white tablecloths crimson.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
Sam discovers the thing crouched over his new friend’s lifeless body, seemingly feeding off him.
—ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Except this version of Miami does not feel completely lifeless offensively anymore in a 9-3 loss.
—Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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He was taken by paramedics to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Natalee was declared legally dead in January 2012 In September 2011, Natalee's father, Dave, filed a petition in Alabama probate court requesting that Natalee be declared legally dead.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Outside his job, Kilduff volunteered for the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, first responders and the families of fallen heroes across the country.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Be sure to pick up fallen fruits, veggies, flowers, and branches, and clean up the bird seed under feeders, too.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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One victim, a 47-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Both are among a group of at least 10 missing or deceased scientists and laboratory staff who worked at sensitive nuclear or space technology labs, law enforcement officials have told CBS News.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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