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as in dying
nearly dead
with its run-down look and empty aisles, the grocery store appeared moribund
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as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
youngsters snickering at the moribund slang their parents were using
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Recent Examples of moribund
Buffalo has clinched a playoff spot already, but is in a fight with Tampa for seeding and get the moribund Rangers to boost those odds.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In just two years, bouncing back from the moribund final year of Juwan Howard’s tenure – an 8-24 record, a last-place finish in the Big Ten – to become arguably one of the favorites to cut down the nets on Monday in the national title game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Its creators, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, Frankensteined the series by stitching together two moribund TV genres—the mockumentary sitcom and the prank show—to construct something new, if still lumbering.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In just two years, bouncing back from the moribund final year of Juwan Howard’s tenure – an 8-24 record, a last-place finish in the Big Ten – to become arguably one of the favorites to cut down the nets on Monday in the national title game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Its creators, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, Frankensteined the series by stitching together two moribund TV genres—the mockumentary sitcom and the prank show—to construct something new, if still lumbering.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moribund
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The legal doctrine behind the RPA is obsolete as the black-and-white TV.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Crucially, this is not an argument that campuses are obsolete.—
Ian Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rather remain archaic and barbaric than find a better option to give.—
Yesika Salgado,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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An American classic, the cover oddly archaic, blue, with disembodied eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The report revealed antiquated systems and policies dating back decades that prevent the city's Department of Finance from tracking and collecting all of the money owed.—
Dorothy Tucker,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The hospitals struggled over the years under the company with inadequate staffing and antiquated equipment.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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At Pembroke Castle, staff say the discovery adds a new dimension to the site's long history as a medieval fortress and birthplace of Henry VII in 1457.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cove and Sanjar creek the rusty metal door of one of the bunkers open and enter, shining flashlights down the old pipes and ventilation shafts in search of woodrats and cotton mice, which often use the pipes as nesting sites.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The English were rusty in beating Ireland 33-12 at Twickenham last weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Moribund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moribund. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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