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
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
And when that silence becomes the norm, even the most beautiful relationships can begin to feel lifeless.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Two members of our team quickly went to the area and found Bruno’s lifeless body on the shoulder of the road.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 May 2025
The star guard was lifeless for much of the night in an 3-for-9 performance from the floor.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
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
And when that silence becomes the norm, even the most beautiful relationships can begin to feel lifeless.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Two members of our team quickly went to the area and found Bruno’s lifeless body on the shoulder of the road.
—David Chiu, People.com, 3 May 2025
The star guard was lifeless for much of the night in an 3-for-9 performance from the floor.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeless
Adjective
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He was pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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The silver vehicle then hit the 84-year-old woman, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Nearly three months after 19-year-old twin brothers were found dead atop a mountain in northern Georgia, authorities have ruled their deaths a double suicide.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Nearly three months after their bodies were found at the summit of Bell Mountain in northern Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has ruled their deaths a double suicide.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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At Harrison’s birth, his father, Lyon Sr., was 75 years old, and his grandfather had been deceased for 66 years.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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By honoring the Union’s deceased soldiers, the Black community in Charleston was creating a moment in the nation’s history, showing gratitude to those who had fought for their emancipation.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Black women in the United States have disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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That aspiration, that desire for light, and the ultimate recognition of our mortality.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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