MORTALITY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

mortality

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as in death

the death especially of large numbers of people or animals Tuberculosis was a leading cause of mortality back then.

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Recent Examples of mortality For example, the State of the Nation Project says, the United States performs better than 98% of countries worldwide in economic output, but better than only 57% of nations in child mortality, 33% in belief in democracy and 11% in measures of depression and anxiety. —

Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 The survey results showed significant improvements in knowledge about substance use in pregnancy, maternal mortality and barriers to care. —

Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 Consuming them in moderate daily portions as part of a balanced diet can reduce the risks of heart disease and mortality. —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026 Overall, the report notes that child mortality, average years of education, GDP and murder rates are improving across the country. —

Aki Nace, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mortality

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It was first adopted in 2017 with a goal of reaching zero traffic deaths by 2027.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In an effort to conceal the causes of death, Sit impersonated the owners and had the dogs cremated, according to prosecutors.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026