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
Much more significant in the final decision was his inability to find solutions to the team’s glaring weaknesses as a blanket of negativity descended during the run-in with performances so lifeless and disjointed.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
That’s when hair becomes tangly or lifeless or just kind of limp.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
It was once believed to be completely lifeless due to crushing pressure, darkness, and freezing temperatures.
—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
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James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026
That’s when hair becomes tangly or lifeless or just kind of limp.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
It was once believed to be completely lifeless due to crushing pressure, darkness, and freezing temperatures.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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Now that the King has been dead for nearly 50 years, the impersonators have become more iconic in Vegas than the actual person.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The main purpose is to eliminate dead skin cells and create a smooth surface for the tanning formula to penetrate.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Ten years after the mass shooting, Central Florida is uniting to remember the fallen angels who died that night while showing that love is stronger than hate.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Trees planted too close to power lines may result in outages or safety hazards from fallen branches.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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For a scene in the season’s second episode, for example, Phillips looked at a cut and felt a scene with Dexter talking to his deceased father wasn’t landing.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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In last year's report, the program's trustees projected that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund, which pays benefits to retirees and survivors of deceased workers, would be depleted in 2033.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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