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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
Lurie has been making waves since taking over as mayor early this year with efforts to tackle some of the legendary city's most pressing problems such as rampant homelessness and a moribund city center.
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Their moribund offense offset outstanding pitching by the Braves, who have a 2.80 ERA in their past 14 games.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the main source of anger is the economy – moribund in both countries, where standards of living are stagnating, or worse, for many citizens.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
There is a pressing need for Canada to replace its moribund CF-18 fleet that cannot wait, experts say.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Their moribund offense offset outstanding pitching by the Braves, who have a 2.80 ERA in their past 14 games.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But the main source of anger is the economy – moribund in both countries, where standards of living are stagnating, or worse, for many citizens.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025
There is a pressing need for Canada to replace its moribund CF-18 fleet that cannot wait, experts say.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moribund
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Revenue further dried up when the 30-year deal for affordable housing upstairs ended and the operator pulled out, leaving behind a warren of tiny, obsolete studio apartments that the city could not decide what to do with.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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But, still, Tannahill gets us to wonder: Why are so many romance novels written about an obsolete nobility?—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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This type of technology has significant potential to disrupt and transform archaic IT infrastructure practices at healthcare organizations globally.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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How archaic tech, staff shortages and construction made a meltdown at Newark Airport The FAA has responded by trying to get more air traffic control students into the pipeline.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
19 June 2025
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Murkowski, however, told Thune and the administration all along that tightening eligibility and work requirements for public benefits wouldn’t work for her state’s antiquated system.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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The hospital also had antiquated wiring in the operating room, necessitating an upgrade as new technology has become available to support surgeries.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The phrase was said to have been inscribed on many medieval tombstones, highlighting the fragility of life, which mirrors the vulnerability of the contestants in Squid Game.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Set five years after Jurassic World: Dominion, the movie sees an expedition brave isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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Humans, therefore, are assumed to be inherently tribal because of our prehistoric ancestors.—
Dr. Rami Kaminski,
Time,
18 June 2025
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“Moribund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moribund. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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