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
The Harvard Apple Women’s Health Study noted in a May 2025 update that women who exercise regularly show lower all-cause mortality than male counterparts at equivalent activity levels.
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Allison Palmer
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Eating apples and bananas several times per week was linked to the largest reduction in overall mortality risk.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 June 2026
Analyzing 111,000 participants over 30 years, researchers found that variety of exercise independently predicts mortality risk, even after controlling for total activity volume.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Over the study period, researchers recorded about 36,000 deaths and examined whether mortality risk was linked to long-term strength training habits, both alone and in combination with aerobic activity.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
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Allison Palmer
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Eating apples and bananas several times per week was linked to the largest reduction in overall mortality risk.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 June 2026
Analyzing 111,000 participants over 30 years, researchers found that variety of exercise independently predicts mortality risk, even after controlling for total activity volume.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Over the study period, researchers recorded about 36,000 deaths and examined whether mortality risk was linked to long-term strength training habits, both alone and in combination with aerobic activity.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortality
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In May 2026, Marcelin was convicted of first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence and concealment of a human corpse in connection to Leyden's death.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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This death marks the 58th homicide in Kansas City in 2026, compared to 71 at this time last year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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However, a subsequent investigation ruled out drowning as the cause of death and determined the toddler’s death was a homicide, prosecutors said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department announced on Tuesday that investigators secured a homicide arrest warrant for an additional suspect, saying that a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody and booked into juvenile hall.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortality. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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