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
Greenson breaks into Monroe's bedroom and finds the 36-year-old movie star lying naked, lifeless, face down on her bed, still clutching the telephone receiver.
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
When Liam returns from a hunting trip to discover signs of a bear, and the lifeless body of his wife, he is left alone with his child.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Our Bill of Rights is not a lifeless relic.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The man whose lifeless body was pulled from Tempe Town Lake has been identified by authorities.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
When Liam returns from a hunting trip to discover signs of a bear, and the lifeless body of his wife, he is left alone with his child.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Our Bill of Rights is not a lifeless relic.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The man whose lifeless body was pulled from Tempe Town Lake has been identified by authorities.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The key is having at least one recipe in your culinary back pocket that’s so dead-simple, it can be made on autopilot using just a few simple ingredients that come together with minimal effort, cook time, or dirty dishes to deal with afterwards.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Steven McDonald, a fallen hero of the department who channeled the agony of three devastating gunshot wounds into an enduring message of peace and forgiveness.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the give-and-take between Goldsworthy and the farmers of Penpont has deepened, the latter have become accustomed to the sight of the artist gathering wood or stones or fallen trees.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chatham County police said the woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The letter also included deceased celebrities such as Elvis Presley and Kurt Cobain, who were simply mentioned in correspondence.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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