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
Her lifeless body was discovered a few days later in a Tampa motel room rented by Rogers, according to the motion.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
North Texas transfer Chandler Morris, who has also made stops at Oklahoma and TCU, will be asked to provide a spark to what has been a lifeless offense.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For just $4, this Creme of Nature’s Argan Oil for Hair Intensive Conditioning Treatment delivers serious moisture, softness, and shine to dry and lifeless strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Relatives found a lifeless, unnamed woman, whom the outlets confirmed was Frölich, and called the fire department, according to a statement from German authorities.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifeless
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
North Texas transfer Chandler Morris, who has also made stops at Oklahoma and TCU, will be asked to provide a spark to what has been a lifeless offense.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For just $4, this Creme of Nature’s Argan Oil for Hair Intensive Conditioning Treatment delivers serious moisture, softness, and shine to dry and lifeless strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Relatives found a lifeless, unnamed woman, whom the outlets confirmed was Frölich, and called the fire department, according to a statement from German authorities.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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Emergency responders performed life-saving measures before he was pronounced dead, Allard said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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The female passenger — who has not been identified by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office coroner division — was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Musk has falsely claimed that millions of Americans who are deceased are still receiving Social Security checks.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Granted, all of the main subjects—Joan, John, their parents, Q, Joan’s brother, the psychiatrists—are deceased.—
Evelyn McDonnell
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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